Crime & Safety

U City Police Identify Men Killed Thursday

The University City Police Department Thursday discovered two deceased men and foul play is suspected in their deaths.

On Friday, the Police identified the deceased as Gary Workes, 59, and Maurice (Bud) Karzin, 77.

See our previous story: U City Police Find Two Deceased Males; Foul Play Suspected

According to the Police Department, officers responded to 812 Pennsylvania at 9:58 a.m. June 13. Workes had not reported to work and a company representative called the police to check in.

A check of the 2nd floor apartment revealed two deceased males. The two had lived at the location for a long period of years. 

The St. Louis Post-Distpatch is reporting the two men were stabbed to death. To read the full Post story, click here.

There were no signs of forced entry to either dwelling. 

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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call University City Police-Bureau of Investigations at 314-725-2211 ext. 8010 or Crime Stoppers at 866-371-TIPS. 


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