Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Fatal Gun Battle at the Hulman Estate: The Shooting of Elmer George

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1976-05-31

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[AI-Generated Summary] A news report details the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Elmer George, a top official of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and head of its radio network. George, the son-in-law of speedway owner Tony Hulman, was found shot at least five times upstairs in a home just east of Terre Haute following an apparent late-night break-in attempt and subsequent gun battle. The home's 34-year-old caretaker, Guy, is currently in custody on a preliminary charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. While authorities have physical evidence of forced entry through a back door, they have not established an official motive. However, widespread speculation points to potential domestic issues, noting that George's wife of 18 years, Mary Hulman, had filed for divorce exactly three weeks prior.

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