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Case Description

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In the spring of 1998, the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, became the backdrop for a tragedy that has lingered in the community for years. On April 18th of that year, 44-year-old Alfonza 'Nuddy' Cottman, an African American male, was found deceased. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately clear, but it was evident that he had met a violent end.

Decades have passed since Cottman's death, yet the case remains shrouded in mystery. Details about how he died and the events ...Read More

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Victim Details

Alfonza Nuddy Cottman

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

1998-04-18

44

Alfonza

Cottman

05/18/2026