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Lucia Romero

Death by Force
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Lucia Romero, a 42-year-old woman from Columbus, OH, tragically died on June 8, 2017. She was shot by her estranged husband, Fernando Romero, 43, at their family home. Lucia had filed for divorce just two days prior to her death. The incident occurred after a heated argument, during which Fernando confronted Lucia behind her apartment and pulled out a handgun. Lucia was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries the following day.

Fernando Romero was arrested and charged with mu ...Read More
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Hilltop man charged with murder after wife succumbs to gunshot wounds
  • WSYX: Woman critically injured in west Columbus shooting
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    Victim Details

    Lucia Romero

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Columbus

    OH

    2017-06-08

    42

    Lucia

    Romero

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I came across this case and couldn't help but think about the timing of everything. Lucia filed for ... ...Read More
    02/02/2025
    I've been following Lucia Romero's case for a while now, and I can't stop thinking about the courage... ...Read More
    05/13/2024
    It’s hard to comprehend the immense pain Lucia's family, especially her children, must be experien... ...Read More
    03/16/2024
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