Albert William Devlin, an officer with the McCandless Township Police Department, was killed while pursuing a stolen vehicle on January 8, 1973. During the pursuit, 19-year old Charles G. Comer, ran Devlin’s vehicle off the road and into a utility pole. Devlin died at the hospital that same night.
Charged with first-degree murder, resisting arrest, assault, and other charges, Comer was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on June 25, 1973, and sentenced to three to nine years in prison.
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Hi Bill,
My name is Lori Marie Devlin Wippel. Albert Devlin was my father. I am 55 now and have always wondered what happened to the man who ended my father’s life. And ours as we knew it. Can you help me with these questions?
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Hi Bill,
My name is Lori Devlin Wippel. I was only 6 when my father was killed.
I never found out whatever happened to Robert Comer. You know how I would come across any of that information?
Thank you in advance for any information.
jandlwippel@yahoo.com or
941-538-1011
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