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Mercedes Mercy Rodas

Case from Zion, IL dated Dec 08, 2020

Victim Details

Mercedes “Mercy” Rodas

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Zion

IL

2020-12-08

49

Mercedes

Mercy Rodas

07/16/2026

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Mercedes Mercy Rodas, a 49-year-old Hispanic woman, was tragically found dead alongside her husband, Carlos Rafael Rodas Perez, 52, on December 8, 2020, in their Beach Park home near Zion, IL. The couple was discovered with gunshot wounds in their garage, and despite life-saving efforts by sheriff's deputies, both were pronounced dead at the scene. The Lake County Coroner confirmed that the cause of death for both victims was gunshot wounds.

The investigation into their deaths revealed th ...
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  • https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2020/12/12/husband-wife-who-were-found-dead-in-their-beach-park-home-were-murdered-authorities-say/
  • ABC7 Chicago: Man, woman found fatally shot in Beach Park garage, Lake County Sheriff's Office says
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    It’s truly devastating to think about the impact this terrible crime has had on the community and ... ...Read More
    09/09/2024
    It's so tragic to read about the loss of Mercedes and Carlos in such a senseless act of violence. My... ...Read More
    05/28/2024
    I'm struggling to wrap my head around the details of this case. Mercedes and Carlos seemed to be suc... ...Read More
    12/19/2023
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