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Carolina Carrillo-Mendoza

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 18, 2021

Victim Details

Carolina Carrillo-Mendoza

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Oakland

CA

2021-10-18

31

Carolina

Carrillo-Mendoza

07/06/2026

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Carolina Carrillo-Mendoza, a 31-year-old woman from Oakland, California, was tragically killed on October 18, 2021, in what initially appeared to be a domestic violence-related homicide. Her ex-boyfriend, Matias Mendoza, 21, was seen with her the previous day and was later arrested and charged with her murder. However, the investigation revealed a more complex and sinister motive behind her death. Surveillance footage showed that two vehicles were involved in the killing, and only one, belonging ...
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  • The Mercury News: Man charged with murdering ex-girlfriend in remote part of the Oakland hills; victim remained unidentified for weeks
  • East Bay Times: Woman fatally shot in Oakland hills
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    I'm thinking a lot about the plea deal that Matias Mendoza got. It's so frustrating to see someone i... ...Read More
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