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Daniel Thomas Dorsch

Case from Melrose-park, IL dated Feb 05, 2001

Victim Details

Daniel Thomas Dorsch

Male

White / Caucasian

Melrose-park

IL

2001-02-05

52

Daniel

Thomas Dorsch

07/07/2026

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Daniel Thomas Dorsch, a 52-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2001, in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dorsch had dedicated half of his life to working at the Navistar plant in Melrose Park, following in the footsteps of his father. On that fateful day, Dorsch was gunned down by William D. Baker, a former employee of Navistar, who embarked on a deadly rampage at the plant. Baker, who had been convicted of stealing engine parts from Navistar and was due to begin his prison sente ...
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  • Daniel Thomas Dorsch (1948-2001) - Find a Grave...
  • Deseret News: Killing of 5 at Illinois plant stuns workers
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