Philly Native, Radio Newscaster Stabbed to Death

Veteran ABC Radio newscaster George Weber tragically made his own headlines.
 
The Philadelphia native was murdered, police said.

Police were called to Weber’s apartment in Brooklyn after he failed to show up for work.
 
The 50-year-old was stabbed to death, according to police.
 
There are reports his apartment was ransacked and water was left running in the bathtub.

Steve Jones, VP/GM of ABC News Radio, issued the following statement:

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by the death of our colleague and friend George Weber who was the victim of what police have deemed a homicide at his home in Brooklyn.  An investigation has been launched by NYPD and we have been assisting them.  Our condolences and prayers go out to George's family and friends at this very difficult time. 

George Weber was a lifelong fan of radio.  He was a consummate journalist with a successful radio career in New York at WABC , Los Angeles at KTLK and KMPC, San Francisco at KGO radio and Denver at KOA radio, among others.

While in New York, George was part of the highly successful “Cutis and Kuby” WABC morning show where he remained until early 2008.  It was then that he joined ABC News Radio as a freelance anchor.  His last newscast was on Sunday, March 15."

Weber grew up in Philadelphia and got his start at small local radio stations.  He even had photos of Philadelphia posted on his Web site, including Jim's Steaks on South Street.

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