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Robert Swint

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Apr 05, 1970

Victim Details

Robert Swint

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

1970-04-05

Robert

Swint

07/01/2026

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Robert Swint, a local hoodlum in Philadelphia, PA, was killed on April 5, 1970. He was 30 years old, male, and African American. The incident occurred during a late-night party hosted by Walter Hudgins at his apartment on Federal Street. An argument erupted between Robert Swint's brother, Nathaniel Swint, and Robert Fairbanks, which led to gunfire. Robert Swint was killed, and Nathaniel Swint, along with Walter Hudgins, was wounded.

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