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Justine Fortugno

Case from West Des Moines, IA dated Jan 19, 2022

Victim Details

Name

Justine Fortugno

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

West Des Moines

State

IA

Date Of Death

2022-01-19

Age At Death

59

First Name

Justine

Last Name

Fortugno

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

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In a quiet West Des Moines, Iowa neighborhood, the life of 59-year-old Justine Fortugno, a White/Caucasian female, came to a tragic end on January 19, 2022. The events of that day unfolded after police were dispatched to her residence on S. 100th Street to conduct a welfare check. Upon their arrival and subsequent entry into the home, officers made the grim discovery of two deceased individuals.

The deceased were identified as Justine Fortugno and her 52-year-old husband, Dana Fortugno. A ...

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weareiowa.com: 2 found dead in murder-suicide, West Des Moines police say

Justine Fortugno Obituary 2022 - Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens

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Forum Posts (2)

I've been following the discussion on the tragic case of Justine and Dana Fortugno. One aspect that ... ...Read More
06/15/2024

Does anyone else find the timeline of events leading up to the tragedy at the Fortugno residence puz... ...Read More
06/25/2023

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