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Sophia Gibbs

Death by Force
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In the quiet desert landscape of Tonopah, Arizona, a grim discovery was made on the morning of August 18, 2015. The body of 17-year-old Sophia Gibbs, a female described as Caucasian, was found alongside her 18-year-old boyfriend, Jesse Romero. Both had been fatally shot in what authorities deemed a double homicide. Their bodies were located in the area of Salome Highway, just west of 411th Avenue, at approximately 5:45 a.m.

Sophia was remembered by her father as a talented softball player ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sophia Gibbs

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Tonopah

    AZ

    2015-08-18

    17

    Sophia

    Gibbs

    11/30/2025

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    I recently stumbled upon an article about the tragic case of Sophia Gibbs and Jesse Romero, and itâ€... ...Read More
    07/26/2024
    It’s really sad to think about what Sophia's father, James, must be going through. Losing a child ... ...Read More
    01/15/2024
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