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Case Description
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On November 1, 2018, a violent disturbance erupted at a residence on East Locust Street in Springfield, Missouri, claiming the life of 38-year-old male Steven Ray Marler Jr. The incident began after a dispute involving household living arrangements escalated into a deadly confrontation. Luis Perez, a man who had recently been evicted from the home by his roommates, returned to the property with the intent of retaliating against those he believed had wronged him.

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Victim Details

Steven Ray Marler Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Springfield

MO

2018-11-01

38

Steven

Marler

01/15/2026