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People

Famous, infamous, and otherwise notable people who left their mark on Circle City.

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Herbert R. Baumeister 
Herbert R. Baumeister 

(Apr. 7, 1947 – July 3, 1996). Indiana’s most notorious serial killer, Herbert R. Baumeister, was born in Indianapolis’ neighborhood… Read More »Herbert R. Baumeister 

Stan Berg
Stan Berg

(Aug. 31, 1949-May 14, 1991). A native of Garrett, Indiana, Berg moved to Indianapolis at age 14. He graduated from… Read More »Stan Berg

Bryan Fonseca
Bryan Fonseca

(Oct. 10, 1954-Sep. 16, 2020). Founder of the , which he led for 30 years. Bryan Fonseca was well-known for… Read More »Bryan Fonseca

Chris Gonzalez
Chris Gonzalez

(Oct. 28, 1963-May 5, 1994). Chris Gonzalez grew up in a traditional Hispanic family in Griffin, Indiana. He studied journalism… Read More »Chris Gonzalez

Michael Lee Gradison
Michael Lee Gradison

(Nov. 24, 1942-Feb. 12. 2017). Michael Gradison was born in , Indiana, attended Speedway High School, and graduated from Brown… Read More »Michael Lee Gradison

Ron Spencer
Ron Spencer

(Nov. 18, 1946-Sept. 14, 2020). Ron Spencer was an important figure in the development of theater in Indianapolis in the… Read More »Ron Spencer

Ryan White
Ryan White

(Dec. 6, 1971-Apr. 8, 1990). Ryan White, a middle school student living near Kokomo, Indiana, contracted HIV (Human Immunodeficieny Virus)… Read More »Ryan White

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