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Kathleen Schaefer

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 18, 1982

Victim Details

Kathleen C. Schaefer

Female

White / Caucasian

Houston

TX

1982-08-18

33

Kathleen

Schaefer

07/14/2026

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Kathleen Schaefer, a 33-year-old female police officer, tragically lost her life on August 18, 1982, in Houston, Texas. She was working undercover as part of a narcotics operation when the incident occurred. Officer Schaefer had been with the Houston Police Department for three years and was known for her dedication to law enforcement and her active involvement in her church community.

On the evening of August 18, 1982, Officer Schaefer was participating in a "buy bust" operation in the 2 ...
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