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Richard Morales

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated Jul 08, 2012

Victim Details

Richard Morales

Male

Black / African American

Oklahoma City

OK

2012-07-08

15

Richard

Morales

07/16/2026

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In the summer of 2012, a senseless act of violence cut short the life of 15-year-old Richard Morales in Oklahoma City. The young man, known to his friends and family as 'Lil Rich,' was fatally shot on July 8, a tragedy that would deeply impact the community and set in motion a search for a group of teenagers believed to be responsible. In the days that followed, those who knew and loved Richard gathered for a candlelight vigil, their flickering flames a testament to the bright life that had been ...
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  • KOCO: Police seek 2 in death of Richard Morales, 15
  • Oklahoman.com: Teens will face trial in shooting death of 15-year-old boy, judge rules
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