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Sophia Renken

Case from Gardnerville, NV dated Jan 13, 2019

Victim Details

Name

Sophia Renken

Gender

Female

City

Gardnerville

State

NV

Date Of Death

2019-01-13

Age At Death

74

First Name

Sophia

Last Name

Renken

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Case Description

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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 ...

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