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Paul Witte, a 43-year-old volunteer firefighter from Beverly Shores, Indiana, was found dead on September 1, 1981. Initially, his death was ruled an accident. According to reports, Paul was sleeping on his couch when his 15-year-old son, Eric Witte, accidentally shot him in the head while handling his father's gun. Eric claimed he tripped over a rug, causing the gun to discharge. The authorities believed Eric's account and released him without charges.
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Paul Joseph Witte
Male
White / Caucasian
Beverly-shores
IN
1981-09-01
44
Paul
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11/08/2025
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Has anyone else looked into the psychological impact on the Witte brothers after everything they wen... ...Read More
02/14/2024
02/14/2024
Has anyone else been struck by the chilling level of control Hilma Witte seemed to have over her fam... ...Read More
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
