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Rufus Thompson

Rufus Thompson

Rufus Thompson is a career criminal residing in Trenton, New Jersey. [1]

Criminal history

Thompson previously pleaded guilty to burglary charges in connection with two separate crimes, one in 2011 and one in 2013. In 2016, he was sentenced to three years in state prison in connection with those cases. [1]

In the Media

On Saturday March 31, 2018, Thompson was arrested and accused of kidnapping and murdering Danny Diaz-Delgado, trying to buy a PlayStation video game console that was advertised online. [1]

Diaz-Delgado's body was found March 24, 2018 near the banks of Assunpink Creek in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Investigators stated Diaz-Delgado's hands were tied behind his back and tape was wrapped around his face. He had been shot at least seven times in the head, torso and leg.

Thompson is charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, kidnapping and weapons offenses.

References

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Citation Linkfoxnews.comNJ man, 20, shot 'execution-style' over PlayStation, reports say
Apr 2, 2018, 3:31 AM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comRufus Thompson on Facebook
Apr 2, 2018, 3:32 AM
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Citation Linknj.comMan bound, shot near creek was killed over PlayStation, source say
Apr 2, 2018, 3:33 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRufus Thompson pictured in January 2013
Apr 2, 2018, 3:35 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRufus Thompson pictured in January 2013
Apr 2, 2018, 3:36 AM