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Theresa G. Nilsen

Death by Force
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Theresa G. Nilsen, aged 43, tragically passed away on February 7, 2022, in Rome, New York. Born on November 15, 1978, in Rome, she was the daughter of Jonathon Nilsen and Bernice Pristera Merrill. Theresa was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and Southern New Hampshire University. She was an active member of Redeemer Church and had a deep love for horses and horseback riding. She is survived by her two daughters, Paleigh and Mikayla Iannarilli, her mother, Bernice Merrill, and other family members ...Read More
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  • https://romesentinel.com/stories/police-say-domestic-dispute-led-to-fatal-shooting,129029
  • News 4 Buffalo: Victim of Rome homicide has been identified
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    Victim Details

    Theresa G. Nilsen

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Rome

    NY

    2022-02-07

    43

    Theresa

    G. Nilsen

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about the role that Theresa's love for horses played in her life. It's so hard... ...Read More
    03/07/2024
    I've been following this case closely, and it's so surreal to think about how everything unfolded. T... ...Read More
    02/28/2024
    Hi all,
    I've been following the tragic case of Theresa Nilsen, and my heart goes out to her famil... ...Read More
    06/22/2023
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