Ellen Franco

Death by Force

In September 1999, following her separation from her husband, Larry Franco, 26-year-old Ellen Charlene Franco moved into a residence in Waddell, Arizona, shared by Jennifer Farley and her boyfriend, Lance Rush.

On the night of December 1, 1999, around 10:30 p.m., a man later identified as Ruben Garza, Larry Franco's nephew, arrived at the house, ostensibly to persuade Ellen to reconcile with Larry. Upon entering, Garza drew a handgun and shot Ellen twice. In the ensuing chaos, Jennifer ...Read More

Ellen Franco - National Gun Violence Memorial

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