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Marlena Virginia Alvirez

Death by Force
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Marlena Virginia Alvirez, a 13-year-old girl from Lancaster, California, tragically lost her life on August 13, 2019. The incident occurred in the family home located in the 1700 block of West Avenue J-15. Marlena was in her bedroom with her two sisters when her 18-year-old brother, Eddie Marcelino Alvirez, allegedly pointed a handgun at one of his sisters and fired. The bullet struck Marlena, who was subsequently rushed to Antelope Valley Hospital by a family member but was pronounced dead shor ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Marlena Virginia Alvirez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Lancaster

    CA

    2019-08-13

    13

    Marlena

    Virginia Alvirez

    11/11/2025

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    I've been following Marlena's case, and my heart truly goes out to her family dealing with such a tr... ...Read More
    08/04/2024
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