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Charles E. Ohler

Death by Force
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In the quiet town of Corbin, Kentucky, the life of 73-year-old Charles E. Ohler came to an unexpected and tragic end. A man known for his love of hunting, fishing, and farming, he was a member of the Williamsburg VFW and the Whitley County Conservation Board. His daughter, Kelly Hart, discovered him deceased inside his home on a Saturday in early January 2024.

Initially, the circumstances surrounding his death were unclear, but evidence at the scene led investigators to suspect it was not ...Read More
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  • Man arrested in connection to Whitley County murder, police say
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    Victim Details

    Charles E. Ohler

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Corbin

    KY

    2024-01-04

    73

    Charles

    E. Ohler

    Yes

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm deeply saddened by the news of Charlie Ohler's tragic passing. I'm curious about the process beh... ...Read More
    12/25/2024
    Did anyone else find it odd that there hasn’t been much discussion about Michael Boyd Connor’s m... ...Read More
    03/15/2024
    I’ve been thinking about Charlie’s involvement with the Whitley County Conservation Board lately... ...Read More
    02/21/2024
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