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Wilhelm Hospel

Case from Waukesha, WI dated Nov 21, 2021

Victim Details

Wilhelm Hospel

Male

White / Caucasian

Waukesha

WI

2021-11-21

81

Wilhelm

Hospel

07/12/2026

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On a festive Sunday afternoon, November 21, 2021, the community of Waukesha, Wisconsin, gathered for its annual Christmas parade, a cherished tradition meant to usher in the holiday season with joy and celebration. Among the attendees was Wilhelm Hospel, an 81-year-old White male, affectionately known as Bill to his friends and family. A German immigrant who had built a life in Southeastern Wisconsin, he was there to support his wife of 61 years, Lola, a member of the beloved "Milwaukee Dancing ...
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