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Minors Charged with Murder Amid Disturbing Child Crimes

1/31/2026

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Minors Charged with Murder

In Providence, Rhode Island, four minors—three aged 12 and one aged 11—face murder charges in the death of Rony Alonso.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Charles Broomfield is charged with the premeditated murder of his fiancée and her two sons, ages 13 and 15.
In Norfolk, Virginia, a man faces new charges of sexually abusing a 2-year-old girl after a prior conviction for child pornography.

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David Vallerga's Tragedy

David Vallerga, a 58-year-old Rancho Cordova resident, is believed to have killed his wife and two children.
Authorities found Vallerga dead with a pistol near the bodies of a 49-year-old woman and two minors.
A drone was used to survey the scene due to concerns about booby traps.
Investigators have not released the victims' names and are determining a motive.
Vallerga had prior military experience and owned multiple firearms.

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Minors Charged with Murder

In Providence, Rhode Island, four minors—three aged 12 and one aged 11—face murder charges in the death of Rony Alonso.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Charles Broomfield is charged with the premeditated murder of his fiancée and her two sons, ages 13 and 15.
In Norfolk, Virginia, a man faces new charges of sexually abusing a 2-year-old girl after a prior conviction for child pornography.

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