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Merlin Santana

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Nov 09, 2002

Victim Details

Merlin Santana

Male

Black / African American

Los-angeles

CA

2002-11-09

26

Merlin

Santana

07/23/2026

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Merlin Santana, a talented actor known for his roles on popular television shows such as "The Steve Harvey Show" and "The Cosby Show," tragically lost his life on November 9, 2002, at the age of 26. Santana was fatally shot while sitting in the passenger seat of a car in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area of Los Angeles. The incident occurred after Santana and his friend, actor Brandon Adams, had left an acquaintance's home. As they were driving away, 19-year-old Damien Andre Gates fired a shot tha ...
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  • Actor Merlin Santana Shot to Death
  • Los Angeles Times: Teenage Girl Convicted for Role in Actor's Killing
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