U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert Staab
1957
Robert Joseph Staab served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Robert also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Lieutenant Robert Staab was shot and killed while on a plainclothes detail at a large convention at 9801 Collins Avenue. He and his partner observed a suspicious man going from door to door in the hotel swimming pool area and attempted to question him. The suspect and Lieutenant Staab's partner began to struggle. As Lieutenant Staab came around a corner the suspect shot him. The man then fled the scene but was arrested a short time later after being stopped in Hollywood, Florida. The suspect was apprehended and executed for the murder in 1961. Lieutenant Staab was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII.
Survivors
He had been in law enforcement for more than six years and was survived by his wife and three sons.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1943 – 1946
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Bal Harbour Police Department
Lieutenant
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