Rafael Lopez was a Mormon church member in Falls Church, Virginia; convicted of aggravated sexual abuse; registered sex offender.

Rafael Antonio Lopez was a Mormon in Falls Church, Virginia. Lopez was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault and is a registered sex offender.

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  1. Rafael Antonio Lopez, Offender Radar, March 27, 2025.
  2. Rafael Antonio Lopez, Virginia State Police, April 13, 2026.

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