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Melani Valencia

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 20, 2016, the tragic deaths of 7-year-old Melani Valencia, her 18-year-old sister Jael Valencia, and their father Jesus Valencia shocked the community of Ochopee, Florida. The bodies of the three family members were discovered in a black Chevy Malibu parked along Tamiami Trail, just west of the Collier/Miami-Dade county line. Investigators determined that Jesus Valencia had fatally shot his two daughters before turning the gun on himself. This devastating incident was part of a broade ...Read More
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  • WPLG: Miami man killed 2 daughters in car before shooting himself, deputies say
  • WPLG: Miami woman's death could be linked to 3 found fatally shot in Collier County
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    Victim Details

    Melani Valencia

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Ochopee

    FL

    2016-10-20

    7

    Melani

    Valencia

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the tragic case of the Valencia family, and I can’t stop thinking about Jael... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    I can't stop thinking about those two young girls, Jael and Melani, who had their whole lives ahead ... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
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