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Howard Edward Dutton

Case from Robertsdale, AL dated Oct 02, 1987

Victim Details

Name

Howard Edward Dutton

Gender

Male

City

Robertsdale

State

AL

Date Of Death

1987-10-02

Age At Death

59

First Name

Howard

Last Name

Edward Dutton

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

06/26/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Robertsdale, Alabama, a dedicated law enforcement officer's life was tragically cut short in the line of duty. Deputy Howard Edward Dutton, a 59-year-old male, served with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for over four years and was also a Master Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve. His commitment to protecting his community was evident on the night of Friday, October 2, 1987.

On that fateful evening, Deputy Dutton and his fellow officers were called to assi ...

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