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Chester Rose

Case from Alger, WA dated Sep 02, 2008

Victim Details

Name

Chester Rose

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Alger

State

WA

Date Of Death

2008-09-02

Age At Death

58

First Name

Chester

Last Name

Rose

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Case Description

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On a tragic afternoon in Alger, Washington, Chester Rose, a 58-year-old White male, was killed at his home on September 2, 2008. Rose, a local construction manager known for his meticulous workmanship, became the first victim in a violent rampage that would ultimately claim six lives. The perpetrator was 28-year-old Isaac Zamora, a neighbor of Rose's mother.

The deadly chain of events began after Zamora's own mother called the police to report him for trespassing. Before law enforcement a ...

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Legacy.com: CHESTER ROSE Obituary (2008) - Mount Vernon, WA - Skagit Valley Herald

2008 Skagit County shootings - Wikipedia

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Forum Posts (3)

I've been reading a lot about the tragic events that happened in Alger back in 2008, and every time ... ...Read More
12/01/2024

Did anyone else hear about the testimony from some of Chet Rose's friends at the memorial service? I... ...Read More
02/28/2024

Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about the incredible sense of community Chet Rose seemed to em... ...Read More
01/02/2024

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