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Vickie Salassi Wax

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated May 22, 2004

Victim Details

Vickie Salassi Wax

Female

White / Caucasian

Baton-rouge

LA

2004-05-22

51

Vickie

Salassi Wax

06/21/2026

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Vickie Salassi Wax, a 51-year-old female, was a lieutenant with the Baton Rouge Police Department with 27 years of dedicated service. On Saturday, May 22, 2004, her life was tragically cut short while she was working an off-duty security detail at a local retail store. That evening, she confronted a man suspected of shoplifting. As she attempted to place him in handcuffs, a violent struggle broke out.

During the altercation, the suspect managed to overpower Lieutenant Wax, causing her to ...
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  • Lieutenant Vickie Salassi Wax - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Lieut Vickie Salassi Wax (1953-2004) - Mémorial Find a Grave
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