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James Robert Snedigar

Case from Chandler, AZ dated Apr 16, 1999

Victim Details

James Robert Snedigar

Male

White / Caucasian

Chandler

AZ

1999-04-16

38

James

Robert Snedigar

07/06/2026

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In the spring of 1999, a dedicated Chandler, Arizona police officer, James Robert Snedigar, a 38-year-old Caucasian male, found himself in a volatile and dangerous situation that would tragically end his life. On April 16th, Snedigar, a five-year veteran of the force, was part of a SWAT team operation responding to a high-stakes scenario involving armed robbery suspects. The individuals had reportedly robbed a jewelry store in the neighboring city of Tempe and had subsequently fled, seeking refu ...
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    Wow, just reading about Officer Snedigar's story gives me chills. It's such a stark reminder of the ... ...Read More
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