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Ronald Meluso

Case from Lucerne, CA dated Aug 18, 2021

Victim Details

Ronald Meluso

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Lucerne

CA

2021-08-18

61

Ronald

Meluso

07/20/2026

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