Investigator Richard Benjamin Snyder, a dedicated member of the New York State Police, tragically lost his life on September 20, 1984, at the age of 37. On that fateful day, Investigator Snyder was conducting an investigation on Corn Field Road in Mamakating, New York. He was ambushed and shot multiple times by a suspect he had previously arrested. The suspect, who had been released on bail pending trial for conspiracy and attempted robbery, harbored a deep grudge against Snyder. This animosity
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