logo

Boy, 20, bound and murdered while trying to buy a Playstation for his younger brother

Rodolfo Vieira
Apr 04, 2018
11:38 A.M.

Nowadays, people need to be very careful with what they get themselves into, especially when it comes to the internet because no one knows who is on the other side.

Advertisement

Unfortunately, Danny Diaz-Delgado, from New Jersey, was one those cases. The 20-year-old went online to find a PlayStation 4 for his brother and ended up dead, with his body being discovered on March 24, 2018.

The suspect, Rufus Thompson, was contacted, through Facebook Messenger, by Danny regarding the video game system that he was selling and saw an opportunity to commit the crime, as reported by ABC News.

The reason behind Thompson's action is still unknown, but the police are currently investigating the case. The 20-year-old's mother, Olga, reported him missing after he didn't come home on March 23.

Advertisement

Danny wanted to surprise his brother by offering him a PlayStation 4 and some games, which he would buy from different sellers, but he never managed to get the console.

According to the source, he told his mother that he would be meeting Thompson and that he would be back within an hour. Police officers claimed that his body was found at the embankment of a creek near Hamilton.

The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said that Danny was shot several times in the torso, head and legs, and that his wrists were tied behind his back with a cut power cord.

As reported by ABC News, his mother considered him to be a warrior. Olga told the investigators that her son was always looking for ways to provide a better life for his family.

Advertisement

"We are a poor family and he always fought to better himself. He even said, 'One day I will have a lot of money, Mom, and we will never be poor again.'"

Olga Diaz, ABC News, April 3, 2018

Thompson was arrested at a friend's house on March 31 after withdrawing money from Danny's bank account. The police officers also found a TV set with the power cord cut out and an empty PlayStation 4 case.

The 29-year-old is now facing charges of murder, robbery, kidnapping and weapons offenses.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Related posts

‘Sister Wives’ Stars Janelle & Kody Brown’s Son Found His Brother Dead at Home: Inside Their Close Bond

March 07, 2024

‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Passes Away at 37 — Grieving Mom Reveals Tragic Details

May 27, 2024

‘That’s Crazy’: Cameron Diaz Sparks Heated Reactions after Welcoming Second Child at 51

March 25, 2024

‘Sister Wives’ Star Kody Brown’s Son Garrison Found Dead at 25: Why Are People Blaming the Father?

March 06, 2024

‘Sister Wives’ Star Janelle Brown’s Son’s Last Texts before He Was Found Dead: Details

March 07, 2024

Glimpse inside Kody & Janelle Brown’s Son’s Arizona House Where He Died at 25 — Photos

March 07, 2024

‘Sister Wives’ Stars Janelle & Kody Brown’s Son Garrison Found Dead at 25: Tragic Details

March 06, 2024

Janelle & Kody Brown’s Son Welcomed a New Addition to the Family before Passing Away at 25 — His Final Post

March 07, 2024

‘Sister Wives’ Star Meri Brown Speaks Out after Tragic Loss of Janelle & Kody’s Son Garrison at 25

March 06, 2024

Former President Jimmy Carter, 99, Responds When Asked How He’s Doing in Hospice Care

May 17, 2024

Ron Howard Is 'Proud' of Only Son Who Gave Him a Granddaughter with Blonde Hair

May 04, 2024

Widower Liam Neeson Turns 72: See His Messy Gray-Haired Look in a Rare Family Pic That Sparked Reactions

June 07, 2024

Liam Neeson’s Son Daniel Remembers Mom Natasha Richardson on Her 15th Death Anniversary

March 20, 2024

Nicole Richie, 42, Finally Shows Her 2 Teens at Red Carpet Event & Resemblance to Their Parents Is 'Crazy'

April 05, 2024