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Melissa A. Rouse

Case from Vancouver, WA dated Dec 03, 2023

Victim Details

Melissa A. Rouse

Female

White / Caucasian

Vancouver

WA

2023-12-03

19

Melissa

A. Rouse

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/22/2026

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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 ...
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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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    Hey everyone, I'm really struggling to wrap my head around the tragedy in Orchards with the Rouse fa... ...Read More
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