Vernon Lomba Jr.

Vernon Lomba Jr.

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Cranston

State: Rhode Island

County: Providence County

Date of birth: May 31, 1964

Date of death: January 21, 1984

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Blunt Force

Anniversary month: January

LEA: Cranston Police Department, Cranston, Rhode Island

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Case Description

Vernon Lomba, Jr., 18, was discovered in the snow near a nightclub. Investigators originally believed he was struck by a car, but the autopsy revealed that he had been beaten to death. Vernon had $300 stolen from him that night, leading police to believe the motive was robbery.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Cranston Police Department at (401) 942-2211.



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