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Joseph. Calabrese

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Jun 06, 2019

Victim Details

Det. Joseph Calabrese

Male

White / Caucasian

Brooklyn

NY

2019-06-06

57

Joseph.

Calabrese

07/10/2026

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In the early hours of a Thursday in June, a veteran NYPD homicide detective, Joseph Calabrese, vanished after leaving a Brooklyn hospital where his wife was being treated for a minor procedure. The 57-year-old man, a respected member of the Brooklyn South homicide squad, was last seen around 2 a.m. When he failed to report for his shift, concern grew, and a massive search was initiated.

The search effort was extensive, involving about 100 police officers, K-9 units, boats, and helicopters ...
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  • nydailynews.com: Missing NYPD homicide detective Joe Calabrese found dead of suicide at Brooklyn beach
  • SEP Mourns the Passing of Det. Joseph Calabrese P '10, '12, '14, '22
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    I've been following the tragic story of Detective Joseph Calabrese, and it's so sad... ...Read More
    06/08/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the car that was found abandoned near the Belt Parkway. It's been bother... ...Read More
    03/26/2024
    I was deeply moved by the tragic passing of Detective Joseph Calabrese. Reading about his dedication... ...Read More
    09/27/2023
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