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Robert P. Larson

Death by Force
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On a Tuesday in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the 24th of August, 1982, a veteran law enforcement officer's life was tragically cut short. Robert P. Larson, a 35-year-old male, served as an agent with the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office. With over ten years of experience in law enforcement and a background as a U.S. Army veteran, he was no stranger to the perils of his profession. On this fateful day, he was engaged in an undercover narcotics operation, a task that required both courage and cunning. ...Read More
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    Robert P. Larson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Las Cruces

    NM

    1982-08-24

    55

    Robert

    P. Larson

    11/07/2025

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    11/21/2024
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    08/10/2024
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