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Detective Darrel Dale Cate, a dedicated officer with the Buena Park Police Department, tragically lost his life on September 21, 1972, while performing his duties. Detective Cate, aged 45, was engaged in an investigation involving a felony suspect wanted for a sex offense. On that fateful day, he and his partner arrived at a residence on South Emerald Street in Anaheim, where they believed the suspect, known by the alias "Paul Drago," was located. Upon arrival, they encountered a man working und ...Read More
Victim Details

Darrel Dale Cate

Male

White / Caucasian

Buena-park

CA

1972-09-21

45

Darrel

Cate

12/15/2025