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Lester Santana Hernandez

Case from Hialeah, FL dated Jul 12, 2018

Victim Details

Lester Santana Hernandez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Hialeah

FL

2018-07-12

37

Lester

Santana Hernandez

06/28/2026

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Lester Santana Hernandez, a 37-year-old resident of Hialeah, FL, was found dead on July 12, 2018, in the backseat of a rented Volkswagen Jetta in Miami Lakes. The vehicle had crashed into a tree near Northwest 89th Avenue and 146th Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hernandez's body with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident quickly drew attention as it became evident that the crash was not merely an accident but a result of foul play. Neighbors reported seeing a man exit the vehicle, gra ...
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  • https://wsvn.com/news/local/police-investigate-fatal-shooting-in-miami-lakes-neighborhood/
  • Lester Santana Hernandez, age 37 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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