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Jonah Mendoza, a 6-month-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on January 4, 2013, in Ocala, Florida. The infant was shot and killed by his mother, Melanie Reyes, who then attempted to take her own life. Reyes, a 20-year-old Hispanic female, was found in critical condition but was later taken off life support and pronounced dead. The incident occurred at Reyes' residence, where she lived with her stepfather, Jose Elias. The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after receiv ...Read More
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Jonah Mendoza
Female
Hispanic / Latino
Ocala
FL
2013-01-04
Jonah
Mendoza
11/21/2025





