From The Tribune Staff Reports —
BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Police Department announced on Sunday, October 3, that they have identified the victim of an apparent homicide investigation in connection to last month’s house fire.
According to Birmingham Police Department, Christopher Diltz, 33, was found after Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) were dispatched to 4512 11th Avenue North on a report of a house fire around 5 a.m. on Thursday, September 16. BFRS extinguished the flames and discovered the Diltz dead inside of the residence.
The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy on Diltz, and it was discovered he suffered several stab wounds, which the Medical Examiner’s Office believes caused his death.
The details surrounded this homicide and fire are limited. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, please contact the BPD Homicide Unit at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
