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David Dave Ridlen Sr.

Case from Imperial, NE dated Nov 04, 2015

Victim Details

Dave Ridlen

Male

White / Caucasian

Imperial

NE

2015-11-04

65

David

Dave Ridlen Sr.

Accidental

07/18/2026

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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 ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about the impact Dave Ridlen had on his community and how deeply his loss i... ...Read More
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