Charles Speaks, age 37, was murdered on December 9, 2010, in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood. Known affectionately as "Squeak," Charles was found shot near Hamilton Avenue, which is located in a neighborhood that has experienced high levels of violence over the years. His death was part of a larger pattern of homicides occurring in Pittsburgh's economically disadvantaged areas, with Homewood being particularly affected. Despite its proximity to affluent neighborhoods like Shady Side and Point
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