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Richard J. Rick Diekema

Case from Naples, ME dated Nov 27, 2016

Victim Details

Richard J. Rick Diekema,

Male

White / Caucasian

Naples

ME

2016-11-27

55

Richard

J. Rick Diekema

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/03/2026

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In the quiet town of Naples, Maine, the life of 55-year-old Richard J. Diekema, a White male, came to a tragic and violent end on November 27, 2016. A kind-hearted and hardworking man, he was known by friends and family for his willingness to help others, a trait that may have unwittingly led to his untimely death. Diekema, a skilled mechanic and devoted family man, had recently befriended a man named Norman Strobel and allowed him to move into his mobile home.

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  • Obituary for Richard J. Diekema, Sr. | Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc., Fremont, MI
  • 2016 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police
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