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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Carlos Ricardo Thomas

Year
2001
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On Wednesday, July 8, 2001, Carlos Ricardo Thomas, a 1 year old white male, was found unresponsive in his crib at his home located in the 3800 block of Old Forge Road. He was rushed to Children'­s Hospital of the Kings Daughters where he was placed on life support. Unfortunately, three days later, Carlos died. The State Medical Examiner'­s Office performed an autopsy and discovered signs of trauma. The death of baby…

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