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Josiah Divodi-Lessa

Case from Shingle Springs, CA dated Aug 21, 2025

Victim Details

Josiah Divodi-Lessa

Male

White / Caucasian

Shingle Springs

CA

2025-08-21

7

Josiah

Divodi-Lessa

07/18/2026

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Josiah Divodi-Lessa, 7, male, White/Caucasian, was gravely wounded by gunfire on the night of August 21, 2025, after deputies responded to a shooting at a residence on Oakwood Road in Cameron Park, El Dorado County. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. His mother, 29-year-old Marissa N. Divodi-Lessa of nearby Shingle Springs, was found dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. The killings shook their community; memorials soon identified Josiah by name and age and described him as a sec ...
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  • KCRA: Mother, son killed in El Dorado County shooting identified; Cal Fire captain held without bond
  • https://fox40.com/news/local-news/el-dorado-county/victim-identified-in-cameron-park-double-homicide/
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    Has anyone else been following the emotional testimonies shared by the friends of Josiah Divodi-Less... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking about the beautiful tribute page for Josiah that his classmates and teachers fr... ...Read More
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