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Martha Sorenson

Death by Force
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In the quiet community of Sanders, Arizona, a tragedy unfolded that shattered the peace of a retired couple's life. Martha Sorenson, a 75-year-old White/Caucasian female, and her 81-year-old husband, Robert, were found deceased in their home on the evening of July 1, 2017. The discovery was made by deputies from the Apache County Sheriff's Office after concerned family members requested a welfare check, having been unable to reach the couple by phone. Upon their arrival, deputies noticed a bedro ...Read More
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  • Martha Sorenson, age 75 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Martha Sorenson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Sanders

    AZ

    2017-07-01

    75

    Martha

    Sorenson

    Yes

    11/28/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I find it incredibly disturbing that the suspect in the Sorenson case was on the run for an entire w... ...Read More
    11/08/2023
    Hi everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the timeline of events leading up to the tragic death... ...Read More
    09/18/2023
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