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Phillip R. Nagel

Case from Rensselaer, IN dated Feb 17, 2025

Victim Details

Phillip R. Nagel

Male

White / Caucasian

Rensselaer

IN

2025-02-17

71

Phillip

R. Nagel

07/26/2026

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In the quiet community of Rensselaer, Indiana, concerns arose in mid-February 2025 when 71-year-old Phillip R. Nagel, a White male well-known for his dedication to local farming and community theater, failed to appear for his scheduled events. This uncharacteristic absence prompted friends and neighbors to request a welfare check at his residence in the 700 block of West Milroy Avenue. On February 17, 2025, upon entering the home, witnesses discovered Nagel deceased. Authorities were immediately ...
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  • FOX 32 Chicago: Indiana woman, 70, charged with husband’s murder, police say
  • NBC Chicago: 70-year-old woman charged with estranged husband's murder: NW Indiana police
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