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Adrian Romero-Valdez

Case from Asheville, NC dated Jun 04, 2022

Victim Details

Adrian Romero-Valdez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Asheville

NC

2022-06-04

19

Adrian

Romero-Valdez

07/10/2026

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Adrian Romero-Valdez, a 19-year-old male from Asheville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on June 4, 2022. Adrian, who was of Hispanic descent, was a beloved member of his community, known for his faith, humor, and bravery. He worked as a painter and at Blaze Pizza, and was deeply cherished by his family, including his parents Laura Valdez and Omar Romero, his siblings Omar Jr., Daisy, Victoria, and Karen Romero, and his extended family.

On the afternoon of June 4, 2022, Adrian Ro ...
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