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Patricio Simono

Case from Hialeah, FL dated Jul 26, 2013

Victim Details

Patricio Simono

Male

Hialeah

FL

2013-07-26

64

Patricio

Simono

07/19/2026

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Patricio Simono, aged 64, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2013, in Hialeah, Florida, during a horrific shooting spree. The incident occurred at his apartment complex, where he lived with his family. On that fateful day, Pedro Vargas, a 42-year-old neighbor, set his apartment on fire before embarking on a violent rampage. Vargas, who had a history of sending harassing emails to former coworkers, stormed into Simono's apartment and fatally shot him, along with Simono's wife, Merly Niebles, an ...
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    I've been following the Hialeah tragedy, and I can't stop thinking about the bravery of Patricio Sim... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the harrowing incident involving Patricio Simono and his family. It's... ...Read More
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    It's been over a decade since the tragic events that took place at the apartment complex in Hialeah,... ...Read More
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