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Robert Dorn

Death by Force
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On a late summer afternoon in Maricopa, Arizona, the life of a dedicated lawman was tragically cut short. Robert Dorn, a 49-year-old White male and a Lieutenant with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, was shot and killed on August 31, 1965. With a decade of service to his community, Lieutenant Dorn was known for his commitment to helping others. On that fateful day, he had stopped to assist a stranded motorist on 91st Avenue, just north of Glendale Avenue.

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  • Robert Lee Dorn (1916-1965) - M?morial Find a Grave
  • Lieutenant Robert L. Dorn, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
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    Victim Details

    Robert Dorn

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Maricopa

    AZ

    1965-08-31

    49

    Robert

    Dorn

    11/30/2025

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