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Fred Swiger

Case from Clarksburg, WV dated Jul 26, 2013

Victim Details

Fred Swiger

Male

Clarksburg

WV

2013-07-26

47

Fred

Swiger

07/04/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 26, 2013, a senseless act of violence cut short the life of 47-year-old Fred "Freddie" Swiger, a familiar and well-liked newspaper carrier in Clarksburg, West Virginia. For over three decades, Fred, alongside his 70-year-old father, Frederick Donald "Fred" Swiger Sr., had faithfully delivered the Clarksburg Exponent Telegram to the residents of their community. Their daily routine was a comforting presence for many, a symbol of steadfastness in an ever-changing ...
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  • USA TODAY: Bystanders die in W.Va. mass killing linked to drugs
  • WV News: Slain newspaper carriers Fred and Freddie Swiger laid to rest
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    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about Fred Swiger lately and the lasting impact he had on ... ...Read More
    09/29/2024
    I came across something in this discussion that really stuck out to me: Fred Swiger had been deliver... ...Read More
    04/19/2024
    I've been reading about the tragic incident in Clarksburg, and it truly tugs at my conscience. What ... ...Read More
    04/01/2024
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