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Charles Hattula

Case from Freeport, IL dated May 13, 1978

Victim Details

Charles Hattula

Male

Freeport

IL

1978-05-13

25

Charles

Hattula

07/13/2026

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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 ...
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  • Charles Hattula (1953-1978) | Obituary - We Remember
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