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Charles A. Hattula, a 25-year-old male, passed away on May 13, 1978, in Freeport, Illinois. His death has been linked to possible foul play, with some speculation that he may have been a victim of the notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Hattula was an employee of PDM Contractors, a company associated with Gacy, and was reportedly involved in conflicts with him. His body was recovered from the Pecatonica River, and while some investigators initially considered his death suspicious, it was ul ...Read More
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Charles Hattula
Male
Freeport
IL
1978-05-13
25
Charles
Hattula
11/19/2025
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