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On the late morning of September 14, 1993, a home in Maryvale, Arizona, became the scene of a prolonged and brutal attack on the Luna family. Richard Kenneth Djerf, then 23, entered the house after posing as a flower delivery person. His target was Albert Luna Jr., who was not at home; instead Djerf confronted family members he found there.

Over roughly seven hours Djerf bound Patricia Luna and her 5-year-old son Damien J. Luna in the kitchen, sexually assaulted and murdered their 18-year-old daughter Rochelle after she arrived home, and severely wounded Albert Luna Sr. Albert Sr. later managed to wound Djerf with a pocketknife before being shot multiple times. Djerf shot Patricia and Damien at close range; he also tried to electrocute the boy and to snap his neck, and he doused the house with gasoline and turned on the stove burners before fleeing.

Djerf later confessed to friends. He pleaded guilty in 1995 to four counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to death. If anyone knew Damien or the Luna family or has information relevant to the case, please share what can help remember them or clarify any remaining questions.