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Roger Whomes

Death by Force
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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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  • Former Washoe prosecutor found dead
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    Victim Details

    Roger Whomes

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Reno

    NV

    2014-01-28

    58

    Roger

    Whomes

    11/09/2025

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    07/04/2023
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