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George Anthony Vela

Case from Mableton, GA dated Jul 22, 2019

Victim Details

George Anthony Vela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Mableton

GA

2019-07-22

24

George

Anthony Vela

06/30/2026

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On the night of July 22, 2019, a family outing to see a movie turned into a tragedy that would unravel a story of betrayal and violence in Mableton, Georgia. George Anthony Vela, a 24-year-old male, returned home with his girlfriend, Yainerys 'Yaya' Gil, and their children from watching 'The Lion King' to find their Hickory Trail home had been burglarized. After the police had taken a report and departed, Vela noticed a suspicious car parked nearby. Believing his stolen belongings might be insid ...
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  • Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia father fatally shot trying to retrieve stolen items
  • WSBTV: Young father trying to get back stolen items gunned down in front of girlfriend
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