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Herman William

Case from Youngstown, AZ dated Aug 04, 1965

Victim Details

Her William

Male

White / Caucasian

Youngstown

AZ

1965-08-04

71

Herman

William

07/08/2026

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In the quiet, early hours of August 4, 1965, in Youngtown, Arizona, a veteran lawman's life was tragically cut short. Herman William Nofs, a 71-year-old White male, was on duty as a Deputy Marshal for the Youngtown Police Department. A seasoned officer with 35 years of service, he had previously served with the Illinois State Police for 31 years and was a United States Army veteran of World War I. Though officially retired, he continued to serve his community by working one or two days a week.
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