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Joseph Conte

Case from Fort-lauderdale, FL dated Jul 11, 1979

Victim Details

Name

Detention Joseph Conte

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Fort-lauderdale

State

Date Of Death

1979-07-11

Age At Death

First Name

Joseph

Last Name

Conte

Last Updated

07/09/2026

Case Description

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Deputy Joseph V. Conte, aged 47, tragically lost his life on July 11, 1979, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Deputy Conte was a dedicated member of the Broward County Sheriff's Office, having joined the force in 1976 after serving honorably in the U.S. Navy. On the fateful day, Deputy Conte was performing his duties, escorting prisoners from the Broward Sheriff's Office County Jail to a medical office in Fort Lauderdale. Among the prisoners was Gary Eaton, who had orchestrated an escape plan with th ...

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Joseph Conte

Case from Fort-lauderdale, FL dated Jul 11, 1979

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