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In the winter of 1987, the community of Chester, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the discovery of the body of Robert Bates, a 31-year-old African American man. On February 25th, his remains were found in a secluded area near the Chester Creek, a location that starkly contrasted with the life he had lived. An investigation into his death was promptly opened by local authorities, who determined that he had been the victim of a homicide.

The cause of Robert Bates's death was identified as blunt ...Read More

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Victim Details

Robert Bates

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

1987-02-25

31

Robert

Bates

05/07/2026