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Sophia Renken

Death by Force
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In the quiet community of Gardnerville, Nevada, the life of 74-year-old Sophia Renken, a beloved resident known for her passion for horses and vintage cars, came to a tragic and violent end in January of 2019. Friends became concerned when the normally punctual Sophia failed to show up for a planned meeting, prompting them to request a wellness check at her home. It was there, on January 13, 2019, that she was discovered, having been shot to death. Her death was determined to have occurred somet ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Sophia Renken

    Female

    Gardnerville

    NV

    2019-01-13

    74

    Sophia

    Renken

    11/10/2025

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