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Melanie Benitez

Case from Alpine, CA dated Feb 23, 2019

Victim Details

Melanie Benitez

Female

Alpine

CA

2019-02-23

27

Melanie

Benitez

07/16/2026

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Melanie Benitez, a 27-year-old resident of Alpine, California, tragically lost her life on February 23, 2019. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. Melanie was found near a parked vehicle in the 2800 block of Victoria Drive in Alpine, following reports of gunfire in the area. She was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. The investigation revealed that Melanie had been shot se ...
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  • gofundme.com: Click here to support Melanie "Ling Ling" Funeral organized by Melody Joy Benitez
  • fox5sandiego.com: Woman who was shot, killed in Alpine identified
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