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Duane A. Badder

Case from Rogers-city, MI dated Oct 29, 1979

Victim Details

Duane A. Badder

Male

White / Caucasian

Rogers-city

MI

1979-10-29

47

Duane

A. Badder

07/04/2026

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In the quiet community of Rogers City, Michigan, a dedicated public servant's life was tragically cut short on October 29, 1979. Sheriff Duane A. Badder, a 47-year-old White/Caucasian male, responded to what would be his final call. A man known to law enforcement had fired shots at his neighbor's home, creating a volatile and dangerous situation. Sheriff Badder, a ten-year veteran of the Presque Isle County Sheriff's Department, arrived on the scene with the intention of peacefully resolving the ...
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  • Sheriff Duane A. Badder - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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