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Rick Gudex

Death by Force

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In the early hours of October 12, 2016, the life of Rick Gudex, a 48-year-old Caucasian male, came to a tragic end in the quiet Town of Eden, Wisconsin. A family member, concerned after Gudex had spoken of ending his life, reached out to law enforcement for help in locating him. Their worst fears were realized when his body was discovered at approximately 1:30 in the morning.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Medical Examiner's Office, launched an investigat ...Read More
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  • madison.com: State Sen. Rick Gudex dies by by self-inflicted gunshot, authorities say
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    Victim Details

    Rick Gudex

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Madison

    WI

    2016-10-12

    48

    Rick

    Gudex

    11/12/2025

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    07/12/2024
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