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Richard Rosovich Jr.

Case from Tucson, AZ dated Aug 11, 2012

Victim Details

Richard Rosovich Jr.

Male

Tucson

AZ

2012-08-11

1

Richard

Rosovich Jr.

06/30/2026

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In the summer of 2012, a quiet Tucson, Arizona neighborhood was shattered by a tragic event that claimed the lives of two young children. On August 11th, 17-month-old Richard Rosovich Jr. and his 4-year-old sister, Emma Rosovich, were fatally shot in their home. The initial call to the Tucson Police Department was made by the children's mother, Perla Morales, reporting the death of her child.

Upon their arrival, law enforcement officers discovered a grim scene. Richard was found deceased ...
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  • https://www.kold.com: Mother accused of killing 2 children could face death penalty
  • Perla Morales Pleads Guilty and Gets 40 Years in 2012 AZ Slayings of Richard Rosovich, Jr. and Emma Rosovich
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