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id: 89275a657c
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 14:26 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 14:26 EST
status: reported
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# Widow of officer killed in 1974 seeks to keep killer imprisoned

The widow of a Cincinnati police officer killed in the line of duty in 1974 is again urging that his killer never be released.

Section: [Public Safety](/cincinnati/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WKRC Local 12 (CBS)](https://local12.com/news/local/hes-a-cop-killer-widow-pleads-help-keeping-husbands-murderer-behind-bars-cincinnati-cheryl-cole-candelaresi-fop-ken-kober-connie-pillich-roland-reeves-ricardo-woods-robbery-shoot-shot-david-officer-death-sentence), 2026-11-05 14:26 EST: 'He's a cop killer': Widow pleads for help keeping husband's murderer behind bars

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