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Robert Boud

Died January 8, 1995

Robert Boud served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 9 months. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Bodily force
What Happened

Lieutenant Robert Boud was killed when he and an inmate fell down a staircase during a scuffle at the Essex County Jail Annex. Lieutenant Boud struck his head during the fall and died after going into cardiac arrest 10 minutes later.

Survivors
Lieutenant Boud was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
1967 – 1971
Also Served
Essex County Department of Corrections
Lieutenant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 12W · Line 20 cut as ROBERT BOUD
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Lieutenant Boud served with the Essex County Department of Corrections.

Thank you for your service to the people of New Jersey. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Lieutenant Boud.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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