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Orlando Charleston

Case from Gary, IN dated Sep 12, 2014

Victim Details

Orlando Charleston

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2014-09-12

37

Orlando

Charleston

07/31/2026

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Orlando Charleston, a 37-year-old African American male from Gary, Indiana, was known affectionately to his friends and family as "Chewy." Born in Chicago and a 1995 graduate of William A. Wirt High School, he had built a life dedicated to service and family in the Northwest Indiana community. Orlando worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant a profession that allowed him to express his generous spirit by caring for those unable to help themselves. He was described by loved ones as a supportive fa ...
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  • Northwest Indiana News - Post-Tribune
  • Orlando Charleston Jr. Obituary - Gary, Indiana | Legacy.com
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