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Man Charged with Wife's Murder After 16-Year Investigation

3/25/2026

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Lucio Lerma Sr. has been charged with murdering his wife, Delia Lerma, in South Bend, Indiana.
Delia Lerma disappeared on December 4, 2007, after leaving home to visit a store.
Her body was found four days later in her van with multiple stab wounds.
A grand jury reviewed the case in March 2026, leading to Lerma's arrest.

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Story summary

Lucio Lerma Sr. has been charged with murdering his wife, Delia Lerma, in South Bend, Indiana.
Delia Lerma disappeared on December 4, 2007, after leaving home to visit a store.
Her body was found four days later in her van with multiple stab wounds.
A grand jury reviewed the case in March 2026, leading to Lerma's arrest.