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Paul Overstreet

Case from Hammond, IN dated Aug 03, 1963

Victim Details

Paul A. Overstreet

Male

White / Caucasian

Hammond

IN

1963-08-03

45

Paul

Overstreet

07/08/2026

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In the summer of 1963, a grim discovery was made in a Hammond, Indiana rail yard that would mark the beginning of a years-long reign of terror. On August 3rd, 45-year-old railroad fireman Paul Overstreet and his engineer, Roy Bottorf, were found dead in the cab of their freight train. A switchman, noticing the train had remained stationary, went to investigate and found both men had been shot in the back of the head with a. 22 caliber weapon.

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  • Rudy Bladel - Wikipedia
  • MURDER CROSSING - Chicago Tribune
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    I’ve been reading up on the tragic case of Paul Overstreet and Roy Bottorf, and I can’t stop thi... ...Read More
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    Just stumbled upon the tragic case of Paul Overstreet, the fireman who was one of the first victims ... ...Read More
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    08/27/2023
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