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Chris Battelli

Case from Katy, TX dated Dec 24, 2016

Victim Details

Chris Battelli

Male

White / Caucasian

Katy

TX

2016-12-24

Chris

Battelli

07/10/2026

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Christopher Ryan Battelli, a 29-year-old white male, was tragically killed on December 24, 2016, in Katy, Texas. Born on May 26, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska, Chris was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served from 2005 to 2009, including a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. He was known for his easy-going, free-spirited nature and his dedication to helping others. Chris worked as a vehicle inspector at Katy Quick Lube and spent his free time with friends and family at a local brewery.

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