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Rosario Collura

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Mar 19, 1985

Victim Details

Rosario Collura

Male

White / Caucasian

Milwaukee

WI

1985-03-19

39

Rosario

Collura

07/24/2026

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On March 19, 1985, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Milwaukee Police Officer Rosario Joseph Collura, aged 39, and his partner, Officer Leonard Lesniewski, were conducting routine patrol duties in the area of North 17th Street and West Center Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During their patrol, they observed what appeared to be a drug transaction taking place in an alley. Demonstrating their commitment to law enforcement, the officers approached the individuals involved to investigate further.

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