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Joseph Hoffman

Death by Force
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On the evening of December 23, 1979, the community of Chester, Pennsylvania, was shaken by a tragic event that claimed the life of Joseph Hoffman, a 67-year-old male. Joseph, accompanied by Father William Benonis, was making the short walk from St. Michael's Church to the rectory after a church bingo game. Father Benonis carried a case containing the evening's proceeds, while Joseph held a tin box with funds from refreshment sales. Awaiting Joseph's return was his devoted wife, standing near the ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Joseph J. Hoffman

    Male

    Chester

    PA

    1979-12-23

    67

    Joseph

    Hoffman

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking about how crucial the security measures were during that church bingo event. It's... ...Read More
    07/20/2024
    Has anyone else been reflecting on the role of witnesses in the Joseph Hoffman case? It's haunting t... ...Read More
    05/24/2024
    I’ve been diving into the aspect of how this case unfolded for Father Benonis and Mrs. Hoffman. It... ...Read More
    05/26/2023
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