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Yaxtel Tapia

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 19, 2017, a tragic incident occurred in Capitola, California, resulting in the death of 7-year-old Yaxtel Tapia. The young girl was killed in a murder-suicide orchestrated by her father, Carlos Garcia. The incident took place in the parking lot of Capitola Mall, where Garcia shot his daughter before turning the gun on himself. The family had been shopping together at the mall prior to the incident. Garcia's wife called 911 around 3:15 p.m., reporting that her husband was making suicidal ...Read More
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  • 8-year-old girl dead in Capitola murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Yaxtel Tapia

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Capitola

    CA

    2017-03-19

    7

    Yaxtel

    Tapia

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of the Capitola Mall's security system in t... ...Read More
    09/21/2024
    I just came across this tragic case involving little Yaxtel Tapia, and I can't stop thinking about t... ...Read More
    09/13/2024
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