Richard Djerf

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Richard Djerf born?November 6, 1969
2. What nationality was Richard Djerf?American
3. What is the date of murders?September 14, 1993
4. What is the date of sentencing?May 22, 1996
5. Who was Richard Djerf?Richard Djerf was a man born in 1969 who was later convicted for a very serious crime.
6. What happened on September 14, 1993?On that day, four members of the Luna family were killed in a violent event.

First-Degree Murder: Premeditated and intentional unlawful killing of another human being.
Mass Murder: The unlawful killing of four or more victims by the same offender, without a cooling-off period.
Capital Punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime; the death penalty.
Conviction: A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.