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Valerie E. Dicus, a 37-year-old female, was killed on Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Salem, Indiana. She was one of two victims in a double homicide that rocked the small community. The other victim was identified as 36-year-old Joseph Ray Hobson. Dicus died from a single gunshot wound.

The perpetrator, Joseph Hambel, was arrested in connection with the murders. Prior to the killings, Hambel had expressed concern about alleged drug activity at a residence on West Small Street where his nep ...Read More
Victim Details

Valerie Dicus

Female

White / Caucasian

Salem

IN

2016-08-20

37

Valerie

Dicus

01/15/2026