Richard M. Romo

Death by Force

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 ...Read More

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