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Wendy Cervantes

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 26, 1996, Wendy Cervantes, an 11-year-old girl from Landers, California, tragically lost her life in a horrific incident. Wendy was one of the victims in a shooting spree carried out by Martin Mendoza-Garcia, who was embroiled in a domestic dispute with his estranged wife, Rocio Cervantes-Mendoza. The incident occurred when Mendoza-Garcia, driven by his nephew Jose Soria Delgado, arrived at Rocio's brother's home in Landers. Mendoza-Garcia, armed and enraged, confronted Rocio and dema ...Read More
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  • Stepfather Held in Deaths of 3 Youngsters - Los Angeles Times
  • Shooter's nephew charged with murder - UPI Archives
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    Victim Details

    Wendy Cervantes

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Landers

    CA

    1996-01-26

    11

    Wendy

    Cervantes

    11/22/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about Wendy Cervantes and her cousins, and I can’t help but focus on the ... ...Read More
    09/25/2023
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