About Ion Covaci
Lived 1945 – 1973 (aged 28). Ion Covaci was a Romanian boxer and police officer.
Death
After he ended his boxing career, Covaci became a militia officer in his native city, Brăila. On 14 November 1973 while patrolling in the city, he saw a 23-year-old man named Mihai Ion who he fought seemed suspicious. Covaci asked him to present his ID but Ion refused. Covaci decided to take him to the Miliția station. While walking near a crowded bus station, Ion pulled out a dagger from his jacket and stabbed Covaci's neck with it, killing him. Ion ran away, but was caught two days later in Galați, being sentenced to 25 years in prison.
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Who was Ion Covaci?
Romanian boxer (1945-1973)
When was Ion Covaci born?
Ion Covaci was born on 19 April 1945 in Brăila.
When did Ion Covaci die?
Ion Covaci died on 14 November 1973 in Brăila.
What was Ion Covaci's occupation?
Ion Covaci was a boxer and police officer.
What nationality was Ion Covaci?
Ion Covaci was Romanian.
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