206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Adel Arruda

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet town of West Greenwich, Rhode Island, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded, claiming the life of 5-year-old Adel Arruda, a Caucasian female, along with her family. The grim discovery was made on Friday, January 3, 2025, after Adel's mother, Danielle Arruda, failed to show up for her job as a paralegal for two consecutive days, prompting concerned coworkers to request a wellness check at their home on Cheyenne Trail.

Upon their arrival, police officers found the house disturbing ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (14)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Boston 25 News: ‘Horrific act’: Police identify 4 Rhode Island family members killed in triple murder-suicide
  • BostonGlobe.com: A wellness check leads to a gruesome discovery: West Greenwich, R.I., family killed in triple-murder suicide - The Boston Globe
    •     ...View 12 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Adel Arruda

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    West Greenwich

    RI

    2025-01-03

    5

    Adel

    Arruda

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm at such a loss for words over this terrible event in West Greenwich. I keep thinking about the n... ...Read More
    05/22/2025
    I came across this truly unsettling and sorrowful case from West Greenwich, and I wanted to discuss ... ...Read More
    05/11/2025
    Other Cases from West Greenwich, Rhode-island

    Danielle Lynne Arruda

    Death: Jan 03, 2025
    In the quiet town of West Greenwich, Rhode Island, the life of 39-year-old Caucasian female Danielle l ...Read More