Investigator Richard Benjamin Snyder New York State Police New York End of Watch: Thursday, September 20, 1984 Biographical Info Age: 38 Tour of Duty: 10 years Badge Number: 3524 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, September 20, 1984 Weapon Used: Rifle; .222 caliber Suspect Info: Committed suicide Investigator Snyder was shot and killed at the home of a suspect. After killing Investigator Snyder the suspect placed his body in the trunk of his patrol car and drove it to New York City.
While the disappearance of Investigator Snyder was being investigated the suspect hung himself near Princeton, New Jersey.
Investigator Snyder's body was found on October 2, 1984 in the trunk of his patrol car off of Wards Island, New York City.
Investigator Snyder had served with the New York State Police for 10 years and was survived by his wife and two daughters. |