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Charles Uffelman

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 13, 1978

Victim Details

Charles Uffelman

Male

Philadelphia

PA

1978-10-13

46

Charles

Uffelman

07/10/2026

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Charles Uffelman, a 46-year-old off-duty Philadelphia police officer, was found dead on the sidewalk of Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia on October 13, 1978. His body was discovered with signs of trauma, and his blood alcohol content was determined to be. 18. Vomit was present on the sidewalk near him as well as on the cuff of his trousers. The circumstances surrounding his death led authorities to suspect foul play, and an investigation was launched.

The primary suspect in the case was Fr ...
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  • Com. v. Hammer :: 1985 :: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Decisions
  • Suspect did time in 1978 killing - Winston-Salem Journal
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