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Nicholas Budney

Case from Newburgh, NY dated Jan 27, 2018

Victim Details

Det Nicholas Budney

Male

White / Caucasian

Newburgh

NY

2018-01-27

36

Nicholas

Budney

07/29/2026

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Nicholas James Budney, a 36-year-old white male, died on January 27, 2018, in Newburgh, New York. His death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Budney, a decorated NYPD detective, was found deceased on the outdoor patio of Billy Joe's Ribworks, a popular waterfront restaurant. An employee of the establishment discovered his body on the morning of Sunday, January 28, 2018.

Prior to his death, Budney had been involved in a minor car accident and was briefly hospitalized. He re ...
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  • New York Post: NYPD detective found dead outside bar in apparent suicide
  • Hudson Valley Post: Police Officer Found Dead At Popular Hudson Valley Bar
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