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Jury Recommends Joshua Rocha Receive Death Penalty in Murder of NKC Officer Daniel Vasquez

The jury found two aggravating factors including depravity of mind and that the murder occurred while Officer Vasquez was on duty, marking the department's first line-of-duty death.

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After hours of deliberation, a jury has decided its recommendation for Joshua Rocha’s sentence.

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Man sentenced to death in fatal shooting of Mo. officer

Joshua Rocha shot North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez three times with an AR-15 during a traffic stop for expired tags on July 19, 2022

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Jury recommends Joshua Rocha receive death penalty in murder of NKC officer Daniel Vasquez

After hours of deliberation, a jury has decided its recommendation for Joshua Rocha’s sentence.

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Jury Recommends Death Penalty For Convicted North Kansas City Cop Killer

End game for a local tragedy despite an autism defense and last minute pleas for mercy from the defendant's family. Here's today's courtroom aftermath . . .  Read more at tonyskansascity.com

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