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Marshal Andrew Bastendorff was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a local clothing store. He was inside the store when he heard a noise at the rear. When he went to investigate he looked out of a window and was shot and killed. Six weeks later a man, 34, that police had been looking for five years was arrested and became the only suspect in Marshal Bastendorff's murder. He was the last member of the notorious Jawarski Gang to be arrested. He was wanted for several bank robberies, the murders of four bank guards, and blowing up an armored car in Cloverdale, Pennsylvania, that killed several people. Because of all he did, the investigation of Marshal Bastendorff's murder was never fully investigated and he was never charged. Marshal Bastendorff was survived by his two children. And is buried at Utica Cemetery in Utica, Michigan.
Survivors
Marshal Bastendorff was survived by his two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Bastendorff served with the Utica Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Utica community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Bastendorff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Andrew is the only officer of Utica Police Department remembered here.
Andrew is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1929, 9 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 66. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35.
Andrew was 66. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Andrew was 66. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 12.3%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Utica Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 31.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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