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Dave Ridlen

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dave Ridlen, a 65-year-old Caucasian male from the Imperial, Nebraska area, passed away on November 4, 2015. A well-known and active member of the community, Ridlen was a familiar face to many, recognized for his cowboy hat and friendly demeanor. His death was unexpected and left many in the small community seeking answers.

In the days and weeks that followed, what was initially a tragedy became a complex criminal investigation as authorities began to suspect foul play. The investigation ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dave Ridlen

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Imperial

    NE

    2015-11-04

    65

    Dave

    Ridlen

    Accidental

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact Dave Ridlen had on his community and how deeply his loss i... ...Read More
    08/18/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I just wanted to open up a discussion about something that’s been on my mind sinc... ...Read More
    12/22/2023
    I can't stop thinking about the series of hunting accidents that were happening around that time. It... ...Read More
    06/18/2023
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