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Merle Lee Andrews

Case from Rancho-pales-verdes, CA dated Dec 20, 1967

Victim Details

Merle Lee Andrews

Male

White / Caucasian

Rancho-pales-verdes

CA

1967-12-20

39

Merle

Lee Andrews

06/26/2026

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Merle Lee Andrews, a 39-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol, tragically lost his life on December 20, 1967, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Officer Andrews was conducting a felony traffic stop on a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery and kidnapping. As he approached the vehicle with his weapon drawn, the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding him. Despite calling for backup, Andrews was unable to survive the attack. The incident occurred near Via Rivera and Paseo Lunad ...
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