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Roderick Arrington

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Nov 29, 2012

Victim Details

Roderick Arrington

December 18, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Las Vegas

NV

2012-11-29

7

Roderick

Arrington

Yes

07/11/2026


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A 7 yr old is beaten to death by mom and step-father
Roderick 'RJ' Arrington, a 7-year-old boy, tragically died on November 29, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a result of severe abuse at the hands of his mother, Dina Palmer, and his stepfather, Markiece Palmer. RJ had recently moved to Las Vegas from Bloomington, Illinois, to live with his mother and stepfather. The abuse escalated when the boy failed to read a Bible passage and complete his homework. According to reports, both parents participated in the beatings, using various objects, including ...
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    I was reading through RJ's case, and it’s so haunting to think about the immense suffering he endu... ...Read More
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    Just reflecting on RJ Arrington's tragic passing, and it leaves me with so many questions about the ... ...Read More
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    I just came across this case, and I can't stop thinking about little RJ's story. I keep wondering ab... ...Read More
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