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Bret Nathan Sunner

Case from Cedar Rapids, IA dated Jun 08, 1984

Victim Details

Bret Nathan Sunner

Male

White / Caucasian

Cedar Rapids

IA

1984-06-08

25

Bret

Nathan Sunner

07/06/2026

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In the late hours of a Friday night on June 8, 1984, Bret Nathan Sunner, a 25-year-old male police officer with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, responded to a domestic disturbance call that would end his life. Having served on the force for three years, Officer Sunner was known for his quick smile, ready wit, and fierce dedication, earning eight letters of commendation during his short career. The call, a notoriously dangerous situation for law enforcement, led him to a residence on Hamilton ...
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