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Steven R. Kirchner

Case from Steele, AL dated Mar 14, 2018

Victim Details

Steven R. Kirchner

Male

Steele

AL

2018-03-14

61

Steven

R. Kirchner

Yes

07/16/2026

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In the quiet town of Steele, Alabama, a sense of unease settled over the community in the wake of the death of 61-year-old Steven R. Kirchner. On March 14, 2018, Kirchner was found deceased, his life tragically cut short by gun violence. The event sent ripples through the small town, leaving residents in search of answers and justice.

The investigation into Kirchner's death quickly led authorities to a suspect. Princeton Craig Pate, a 60-year-old man, was identified and located in Pinson, ...
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  • WBMA: Suspect charged in St. Clair County homicide
  • WVTM: Man, 60, charged with murder in fatal shooting in St. Clair County
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