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Ryan Halbe

Case from Merrillville, IN dated Dec 26, 2017

Victim Details

Ryan Halbe

Male

White / Caucasian

Merrillville

IN

2017-12-26

27

Ryan

Halbe

07/31/2026

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In the quiet town of Merrillville, Indiana, a family gathering on December 26, 2017, turned into a scene of tragedy, ending the life of 27-year-old Ryan Halbe. That evening, inside their home on West 61st Avenue, an argument erupted that would have fatal consequences for both Ryan and his mother, 55-year-old Candice Halbe. The dispute involved Robert Stewart, the 37-year-old boyfriend of Ryan's sister.

The disagreement reportedly began over the disciplining of Stewart's 7-year-old son. Th ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Murder charges filed against Merrillville man after family fight ends in shooting
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man in custody after girlfriend's brother, mother killed in shooting
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    I've been following the case of Ryan and Candy Halbe, and one aspect that really stands out to me is... ...Read More
    06/25/2023
    Did anyone else hear the testimony from Ryan's neighbor made during the trial? I found it deeply mov... ...Read More
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