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Rudolph Farias

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 19, 2014

Victim Details

Rudolph Farias

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2014-08-19

51

Rudolph

Farias

07/29/2026

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Rudolph "Rudy" Farias III, a 51-year-old Hispanic male, passed away on August 19, 2014, in Houston, Texas. His death was a significant event that left his family and friends in deep mourning. Rudy was survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Romi Marie Farias, and their children, R. Gabriel Farias IV, Roman Garrett Farias, Luke Alexander Farias, and Jackson David Farias, as well as daughters Bonnie J. Farias and Rachel M. Ball. He also left behind a grandson, Vincent Ball, and numerous other rel ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: HPD officer who apparently killed himself identified
  • Rudy Farias' father, half-brother died before he went missing - KHOU
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    I’ve been following the case of Rudy Farias III, and my heart goes out to his family for everythin... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the immense pressure Rudy was under before his tragic passing? I... ...Read More
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    It's so tragic to think about the emotional burden Rudy must have carried. The internal investigatio... ...Read More
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