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Joseph J. Rybka

Death by Force
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On a cold January morning in 1979, the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer was tragically cut short. Joseph J. Rybka, a 32-year-old male, had served with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office for a decade, a tenure that spoke to his commitment to protecting his community. In the early hours of January 7th, he was assigned to guard a wounded prisoner at Bergen Pines County Hospital. The man he was watching over was a 22-year-old with a violent and extensive criminal history, including numero ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Joseph J. Rybka, Jr.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Paramus

    NJ

    1979-01-07

    32

    Joseph

    J. Rybka

    11/19/2025

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