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Amparo Moreno

Death by Force
Case Description
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Amparo Moreno, a 44-year-old Hispanic woman, tragically lost her life on June 18, 2016, in Lehigh Acres, Florida. The incident occurred outside her home on 9th Street West, where she was involved in a heated argument with her husband, Placido Moreno-Torres. Witnesses reported hearing the couple arguing loudly before gunshots rang out. Ricardo Vaca, a 20-year-old neighbor, heard the commotion and attempted to intervene, but was also shot and killed by Moreno-Torres. Both victims were pronounced d ...Read More
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  • The News-Press: Report details slaying of Lehigh Acres wife and neighbor
  • The News-Press: LCSO: Lehigh husband kills wife, newlywed neighbor
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    Victim Details

    Amparo Moreno

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Lehigh-acres

    FL

    2016-06-18

    44

    Amparo

    Moreno

    11/17/2025

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