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David Neal Wilson

Case from Payson, AZ dated Sep 11, 1992

Victim Details

David Neal Wilson

Male

White / Caucasian

Payson

AZ

1992-09-11

49

David

Neal Wilson

07/15/2026

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In the small town of Payson, Arizona, a dedicated public servant, 49-year-old David Neal Wilson, met a tragic and untimely end. Serving as the Chief of Police, he was a man known for his commitment to helping others, a quality that would tragically place him in harm's way.

On September 11, 1992, a call came in regarding a troubled man whom Chief Wilson had previously assisted. Without hesitation, he responded to the call, stepping into a situation that would abruptly end his 30-year caree ...
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  • Chief of Police David Neal Wilson, Payson Police Department, Arizona
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