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Robert Edward Wehrheim

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

Victim Details

Robert Edward Wehrheim

Male

Melrose-park

IL

2001-02-05

47

Robert

Edward Wehrheim

07/10/2026

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Robert Edward Wehrheim, a 47-year-old automotive mechanic from Hanover Park, Illinois, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2001, at the Navistar International Corp. plant in Melrose Park. Wehrheim, who was known for his passion for rebuilding antique radios and playing drums at his church, was fatally shot by William D. Baker, a former employee of the plant. Baker, who had been convicted of stealing from Navistar, entered the plant armed with multiple weapons and opened fire, killing four wo ...
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    I've been following the discussion about the tragic events at the Navistar plant, and it’s been re... ...Read More
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