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Case Description

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In the summer of 1983, a dedicated officer's life was cut short in the line of duty. Brian Frederick Orchard, a 38-year-old White / Caucasian male, served as a detective for the Spokane Police Department. On the evening of July 18, 1983, he was part of an undercover operation, a stakeout aimed at capturing two individuals responsible for the theft of a valuable gun collection. The thieves were attempting to ransom the stolen firearms back to their owner for $20,000.

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Victim Details

Brian Frederick Orchard

Male

White / Caucasian

Spokane

WA

1983-07-18

38

Brian

Frederick Orchard

05/08/2026