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Cooper Hoskyns

Case from Laveen, AZ dated Oct 11, 2020

Victim Details

Cooper Hoskyns

Male

White / Caucasian

Laveen

AZ

2020-10-11

32

Cooper

Hoskyns

Self-Inflicted

07/01/2026

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In the quiet, early morning hours in the Laveen neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, a life full of promise was tragically cut short. On Sunday, October 11, 2020, 32-year-old Cooper Hoskyns was killed in his home. His death came unexpectedly at the hands of his roommate, 34-year-old Sean Bertz, in what police have described as a murder-suicide.

The events unfolded around 4:47 a.m. when Phoenix police received a 911 call reporting a fight between two men at the residence. When officers arrive ...
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  • AZFamily: Fight between Phoenix roommates ends with deadly double shooting
  • FOX 10 Phoenix: Fight between roommates turns deadly in Laveen
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    I've been following the recent incident in Laveen, Arizona, and it's just devastati... ...Read More
    09/22/2024
    I’ve been following the tragic events in Laveen, and it really tugs at my emotions trying to proce... ...Read More
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    I'm really saddened to hear about the tragic incident in Laveen involving Cooper Hoskyns and Sean Be... ...Read More
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