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James E. Maroney, a 33-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol, tragically lost his life on May 27, 1955, while responding to a call for assistance from the Modoc County Sheriff. The incident occurred as officers attempted to apprehend an armed suspect who had recently been released from the Oregon State Penitentiary, where he had served a sentence for rape. The suspect had been reported by his victim to be at her home, prompting law enforcement to intervene. As officers, including M ...Read More
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James E. Maroney
Male
White / Caucasian
Sacramento
CA
1955-05-27
33
James
Maroney
12/01/2025
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I've been digging into the tragic death of Officer James E. Maroney and something that really stands... ...Read More
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