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Paula Portillo

Death by Force
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Paula Portillo, a 59-year-old Hispanic woman, was tragically killed on September 4, 2017, in Tallahassee, Florida. She was found dead alongside her 19-year-old daughter, Rosario Sanchez, at their home on Mastic Lane. The incident was a result of a domestic violence dispute involving Malik Wade, the father of Sanchez's toddler. Wade, who was 19 years old at the time, was arrested and charged with two counts of premeditated homicide, kidnapping, and child neglect.

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  • https://www.wctv.tv: Man found guilty in 2017 double murder of ex-girlfriend, her mother
  • Teen charged with deaths of two women in Tallahassee - WTXL
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    Victim Details

    Paula Portillo

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tallahassee

    FL

    2017-09-05

    60

    Paula

    Portillo

    11/19/2025

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