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The Gun That Changed Everything | Providence News
Heather Costa, 39, struck a plea deal after secretly giving a gun to her romantic partner—despite knowing he couldn’t legally buy one—to impress him. That weapon was later used in a fatal murder-suicide, killing Loren Marino and then Amaral himself. Costa’s lies to investigators hid her motive and responsibility, but the court held her accountable: five years, with 18 months home confinement. The victim’s family shattered into grief, saying their daughter’s life was stolen by a gun she handed over for vanity—and that without it, Loren would still be alive today. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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