Venice man accused of chloroforming, killing missing woman told nurse he killed 4: Affidavit

The Brief

  • A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
  • On Friday, Venice police arrested Ronald Chester Racki, 75, for the murder of 24-year-old Laikyn Marie West.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Venice Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 941-366-8477.

VENICE, Fla. A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.

On Friday, Venice police arrested Ronald Chester Racki, 75, for the murder of 24-year-old Laikyn Marie West.

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