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Louis Zaglin

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Jan 29, 1978

Victim Details

Louis Zaglin

Male

White / Caucasian

Atlanta

GA

1978-01-29

53

Louis

Zaglin

07/06/2026

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On a Sunday in late January of 1978, a trip to a bustling flea market in Atlanta, Georgia, turned tragic for Louis Zaglin, a 53-year-old White male. The events of January 29th unfolded at 2424 Piedmont Road NE, where Zaglin was enjoying the day's offerings. The ordinary afternoon took a fatal turn when he discovered an unknown Black male inside his parked van.

Upon approaching his vehicle to confront the intruder, Zaglin was shot. The suspect, whose identity remains unknown, fled the scen ...
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  • YouTube: Cold Case - Louis Zaglin - Atlanta,GA
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    Has anyone ever looked into the security measures at the flea market where Louis Zaglin was killed? ... ...Read More
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