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Francisco Ro

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a cold December evening in 2020, the grim discovery of a burning car in Hartford would unravel a tragic story of kidnapping and murder. Shortly before 9 p.m. on December 26th, authorities responded to a vehicle fire on Shultas Place. After extinguishing the flames engulfing the black Acura, investigators found a male body in the back of the car. The victim was later identified as 28-year-old Francisco Roman, Jr. of Chicopee, Massachusetts. An autopsy would reveal that he had been shot multipl ...Read More
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  • Connecticut Post: 2 charged with kidnapping, murder of man found in burning car in Hartford
  • Republican-American: Men charged with killing of man found in burning car
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    Victim Details

    Francisco Ro Jr

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hartford

    CT

    2020-12-26

    28

    Francisco

    Ro

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's so difficult to wrap my mind around how cold and calculating some people can be. I can't stop t... ...Read More
    08/11/2024
    I’ve been following Francisco Roman Jr.’s case closely, and one aspect that really stands out to... ...Read More
    06/10/2024
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