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Richard Mendez

Death by Force
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Richard Mendez, aged 51, tragically lost his life on July 7, 2017, in Taylors, South Carolina. The incident occurred following a domestic dispute at his residence on Bay Point Way. According to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at the location. Upon arrival, they discovered Richard Mendez with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

The investigation quickly identified the suspect as Austin Cole Mendez, Richard's son. Authorities repo ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Richard Mendez

    Male

    Taylors

    SC

    2017-07-07

    51

    Richard

    Mendez

    11/27/2025

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    05/04/2023
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