Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida
End of Watch Friday, May 3, 1974
Add to My HeroesDanese Byron Crowder
Wildlife Officer Danese Crowder was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for hunting deer out of season.
After a brief chase the man stopped and shot Officer Crowder in the stomach and back with a .243 caliber rifle. The subject was convicted of Officer Crowder's murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .243 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsThis man was a brother to me and my husband Hyman.We spent so many hours with him, Macy and their kids.We became a part if the whole Crowder family.Our oldest daughter was named after him and sadly he never lived to meet her.He was murdered on May 3,1974 and she was born August 3,1974.I know he would have loved her and she him.Her name is Dana Diane Hart Sciarrino and yes she is a deer hunter Dan.We speak of him often and miss him and Macy.So happy they are finally together forever.Dan,keep a watch out we will be there one day soon and can't wait to catch up.Love and miss you every day.
Wanda and Hyman Hart
Best friends (family)
May 25, 2020
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