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Anthony Acosta

Case from Springfield, MA dated Feb 22, 1989

Victim Details

Anthony Acosta

Male

Springfield

MA

1989-02-22

22

Anthony

Acosta

07/22/2026

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On February 22, 1989, a young male named Anthony Acosta lost his life in Springfield, Massachusetts. At 22 years of age, Acosta had been serving as a Correctional Officer with the Hampden County Sheriff's Office for two years. His death was the result of a tragic accident that occurred within the walls of his workplace.

The incident took place at the old Hampden County House of Correction located on York Street. At the conclusion of visiting hours, Officer Acosta was in the process of ret ...
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