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David Hilburger
Gender : Male
Age : 53
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2025
Location : Groveland Correctional Facility state housing
City : Sonyea
County : Livingston
State : New York
Agency : New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Correctional officer found deceased in state housing
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 9, 2025, Correctional Officer David Hilburger, 53, was found deceased in his state housing unit at Groveland Correctional Facility after failing to report for duty. A wellness check was conducted, and he was discovered in his room. The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association called Hilburger’s passing “tragic” and stated they would continue to monitor the ongoing investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.corrections1.com/officer-down/the-nicest-person-i-ever-met-loved-ones-mourn-co-found-dead-in-n-y-state-housing
https://13wham.com/news/local/shocked-saddened-upset-groveland-correctional-facility-new-york-state-prison-corrections-officer-found-dead-at-housing-unit
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/loved-ones-remember-correctional-officer-found-dead-state-housing/71-d33519e4-7f77-4abf-a548-d5b8ece68588