Late to the thread but as a retired cop of 27 years service, I best not even hint at what I'd do to such a low-life. Statute of limitations still in effect for past transgressions and all that.
Sincere condolences on your losses. No doubt the punk though he had scored an expensive .... or crack pipe. Sadly it could be used for the latter without much invention. Please share the serial so we can all keep a lookout.
Retired deputy here as well Major and I know exactly what you mean.