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Melissa A. Rouse

Death by Force
Case Description
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Melissa A. Rouse, a 19-year-old resident of Vancouver, Washington, tragically lost her life on December 3, 2023, in a devastating incident that shocked the Orchards neighborhood. She was one of five family members who died in what authorities have described as an apparent murder-suicide.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office has tentatively identified Stuart K. Rouse, 64, as the suspect in this tragic event. According to the information provided by law enforcement, Stuart Rouse is believed to ...Read More
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  • The Columbian: ‘Our hearts are shattered’: Five dead in apparent murder-suicide in Orchards identified as Rouse family
  • https://www.kptv.com: Suspect, victims in apparent Vancouver 5-person murder-suicide named
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    Victim Details

    Melissa A. Rouse

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Vancouver

    WA

    2023-12-03

    19

    Melissa

    A. Rouse

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I'm really struggling to wrap my head around the tragedy in Orchards with the Rouse fa... ...Read More
    08/02/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of the Rouse family, and it's weighing heavily on my mind. What ... ...Read More
    03/21/2024
    Has anyone else been following the Rouse family tragedy in Vancouver? It's so hard to wrap my head a... ...Read More
    01/24/2024
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