Rosenda Sophia Strong, age 31

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Lost to gun violence on October 5, 2018 in Wapato, Washington.

Photo sources:

People.com: 'Swept Under the Rug': 4 Years After Indigenous Mom Was Killed, Her Family's Still Fighting for Answers

News sources:

Yakima Herald-Republic: First of seven suspects in Rosenda Strong's death sentenced to 7 years
The Seattle Times: “We have her back; not the way we wanted”: Body near Toppenish confirmed as Rosenda Strong
Jul 15: New York Post: Remains of missing Native American woman discovered in freezer
Yakima Herald-Republic: Body of missing Yakima woman found on Yakama reservation
Joshawa Max Estrada Sentenced to Federal Prison for His Role in the Murder of Jedidah Iesha Moreno
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