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Robert Hatchell

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Jul 18, 1943

Victim Details

Robert B. Hatchell

Male

White / Caucasian

Petersburg

VA

1943-07-18

45

Robert

Hatchell

06/26/2026

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In the summer of 1943, a dedicated officer of the Petersburg Bureau of Police, Patrol Officer Robert B. Hatchell, a 45-year-old male, met a tragic and untimely end. His death stemmed from what began as a routine vehicle pursuit of a stolen car. The chase concluded dramatically when the vehicle careened over an embankment near the old Petersburg Hospital. The driver hastily abandoned the car and fled on foot, with Officer Hatchell in close pursuit.

The foot chase led into a nearby ravine. ...
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    Hi everyone. I've been reading through the threads about Officer Robert B. Hatchell's tragedy, and s... ...Read More
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