Family says slain Pasco 16-year-old 'just wanted to be loved'
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:29 AM · 1 min read
The family of 16-year-old Victoria Perez held a vigil in her honor Tuesday night. She was killed over the weekend. Her boyfriend, 19-year-old Robert Timmons, had a first appearance in court Tuesday afternoon in connection to the case.