Joseph Merolla

Murdered
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On July 27, 2014, a tragic incident occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Joseph Merolla. The young man lost his life during a fatal game of Russian roulette in a west Omaha apartment.

According to Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine, Merolla died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident took place on a Sunday, and Merolla's life ended on his very first turn of the dangerous game. Two of Merolla's friends witnessed the shooting, while a third person ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Merolla

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Omaha

    NE

    2014-07-27

    19

    Joseph

    Merolla

    Self-Inflicted

    12/01/2024

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