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Michael Geszvain

Case from Waukesha, WI dated Jun 21, 1978

Victim Details

Michael Geszvain

Male

White / Caucasian

Waukesha

WI

1978-06-21

52

Michael

Geszvain

07/10/2026

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Michael Geszvain, a 52-year-old White/Caucasian male, had dedicated 23 years of his life to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. On June 21, 1978, his long career in law enforcement came to a tragic and violent end within the supposed safety of a Waukesha County courthouse. During a court proceeding, a prisoner named Filemon Amaro Jr. managed to disarm Deputy Geszvain, seizing his service weapon.

In a sudden eruption of violence, Amaro fatally shot both Deputy Geszvain and Sergeant Q ...
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