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Ronald Meluso

Death by Force
Case Description
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Ronald Meluso, a 63-year-old resident of Lucerne, CA, was tragically murdered, leading to a complex investigation and legal proceedings. On January 13, 2022, Nova Maye Deperno, a 27-year-old from Occidental, was arrested in Sonoma County in connection with Meluso's disappearance and subsequent murder. Deperno provided statements linking himself to the crime and assisted detectives in locating human remains in a rural area off Bartlett Springs Road in northern Lake County. These remains were stro ...Read More
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  • Lake County News: Occidental man sentenced for killing of Lucerne resident
  • Lake County News: Sheriff’s office makes arrest for murder of Lucerne man
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    Victim Details

    Ronald Meluso

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Lucerne

    CA

    2021-08-18

    61

    Ronald

    Meluso

    11/12/2025

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    Wow, this case is just so heavy, isn't it? I've been following the proceedings closely, and I'm stru... ...Read More
    03/29/2023
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