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Domenic Petrarca, DOB: 3/3/58
51 Laurel Avenue
Coventry, RI
K1-2013-0498A
The Statewide Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Domenic Petrarca with one count of murder.
It is alleged that on or about October 20, 2012, Petrarca bludgeoned Joseph Costa to death. Both men were residents at the Summer Villa Assisted Living Facility.
The alleged murder took place in Coventry and the Coventry Police conducted the investigation. Petrarca has been in custody since his arrest on October 21, 2012. An arraignment has not been scheduled.