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Nicholas Nicky Salerno

Death by Force
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Nicholas "Nicky" Salerno, a 20-year-old from Gate City, Virginia, tragically lost his life on May 3, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and deeply distressing for his community. Salerno was murdered by John Robert Martin Jr., a resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee. The motive behind this heinous crime was rooted in a personal vendetta. Martin discovered that Salerno was involved in a relationship with his wife, who had filed for divorce. This discovery led Martin t ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Nicholas Nicky Salerno

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Gate-city

    VA

    2018-05-04

    20

    Nicholas

    Nicky Salerno

    11/12/2025

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