Rafael Gil Vargas

Murdered
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Rafael Gil Vargas, a 43-year-old resident of Minidoka, Idaho, was tragically killed in a shooting on the evening of April 28, 2018. The incident occurred in Minidoka, and also left a 19-year-old woman, Nallely Vargas Juarez, injured.

The Minidoka County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and quickly identified a suspect, Denis Orlando Lopez-Serrano, a 22-year-old from Rupert. Lopez-Serrano was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and two ...Read More
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  • Twin Falls Times-News: Man charged with murder, attempted murder and kidnapping in Minidoka shooting

    • Victim Details

    Rafael Gil Vargas

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Minidoka

    ID

    2018-04-28

    43

    Rafael

    Gil Vargas

    Yes

    11/28/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been thinking about the broader context of this tragedy and the potential role of domestic viol... ...Read More
    05/09/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the case of Rafael Gil Vargas and can’t help but feel for his ... ...Read More
    07/05/2023
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