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Richard M. Romo

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 23, 2025

Victim Details

Richard M. Romo

Male

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2025-03-23

63

Richard

M. Romo

07/20/2026

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Richard M. Romo, a 63-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, was found dead on March 23, 2025, in his home alongside 64-year-old Rita Chavez. Romo had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while Chavez appeared to have been stabbed. Their deaths were ruled homicides following autopsies conducted by the medical examiner.

Authorities responded to a 911 call earlier that evening, reportedly made by Romo himself, indicating a violent altercation inside the apartment. However, officers initially did ...
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  • CWB Chicago: Double-murder suspect was on felony pretrial release, court records show
  • Chicago Tribune: Southwest Side man detained in slaying of brother, partner inside Gage Park home
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