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In the small town of Wisner, Louisiana, a devastating event unfolded on the morning of October 10, 2004, forever marking the community. Assistant Chief of Police Bill Jewel 'Putt' Linder, a 62-year-old male, responded to a report of a burglary in progress on Harlem Street. A veteran of the United States Army, Linder had served in law enforcement for nine years, the last three with the Wisner Police Department. His dedication to his community was well-known, and his response to this call was a te ...Read More
Victim Details

Assistant Bill Jewel Putt

Male

White / Caucasian

Wisner

LA

2004-10-10

62

Bill

Linder

03/05/2026