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James Spignesi

Case from Hartford, CT dated Nov 20, 1998

Victim Details

James Spignesi

Male

White / Caucasian

Hartford

CT

1998-11-20

45

James

Spignesi

06/24/2026

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On the cold and rainy evening of November 20, 1998, James Spignesi, a 45-year-old male Conservation Officer, was on patrol in a field off Pudding Hill Road in Scotland, Connecticut. A dedicated officer with the Department of Environmental Protection, Spignesi and his partner, Officer Anthony Rose, were investigating reports of illegal deer hunting in the area, a task that was routine yet carried inherent risks. The hunting hours had already concluded for the day, and the officers were searching ...
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  • James P. Spignesi Memorial - Connecticut Police & Fire Union
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