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Roger Whomes

Case from Reno, NV dated Jan 28, 2014

Victim Details

Roger Whomes

Male

White / Caucasian

Reno

NV

2014-01-28

58

Roger

Whomes

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In the quiet evening hours of January 28, 2014, the life of Roger Whomes, a 58-year-old Caucasian male with a long and notable career in Nevada's legal and law enforcement community, came to a sudden and tragic end in Reno. Police were called to a residence where they discovered Whomes in the driveway with what was described as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was rushed to Renown Medical Center, but his life could not be saved, and he was pronounced dead.

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    Just finished going down the rabbit hole of Roger Whomes' life and career, and I have to say, it's i... ...Read More
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    When I came across Roger's story, I was struck by his dedication to public service and the mark he l... ...Read More
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