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Sophia Lisa Nunez

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Apr 10, 2006

Victim Details

Sophia Lisa Nunez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2006-04-10

37

Sophia

Lisa Nunez

07/05/2026

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In a heart-wrenching turn of events on April 10, 2006, 37-year-old Sophia Lisa Nunez, a female resident of Phoenix, Arizona, was found deceased in her home. The grim discovery was made by her eight-year-old son, who, after not being picked up from school, returned home to find the bathtub overflowing. Inside, he found his mother submerged in the water with a gunshot wound to her head. The scene suggested a violent struggle and possible sexual assault, as her shirt had been pulled up and her bra ...
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  • Phoenix New Times: Baseline Killer Jury Hears Gripping Accounts from Murder Victims' Loved Ones
  • Mark Goudeau - Wikipedia
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    I’ve been diving into the details of Sophia Lisa Nunez’s case and it’s just so tragic to think... ...Read More
    03/13/2024
    Has anyone else been following the impact of Goudeau’s arrest on the local community in Phoenix? I... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking about the incredibly brave actions of Sophia Nunez's son. Imagining what that lit... ...Read More
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