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Catalina Garcia

Case from De-kalb, IL dated Feb 14, 2008

Victim Details

Catalina Garcia

Female

Hispanic / Latino

De-kalb

IL

2008-02-14

20

Catalina

Garcia

07/10/2026

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Catalina Garcia, a 20-year-old Latina woman, tragically lost her life on February 14, 2008, in DeKalb, Illinois. She was a student at Northern Illinois University , where she was pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher. Catalina was known for her vibrant personality and her ability to bring joy to those around her. She was the youngest of four siblings in a family from Guadalajara, Mexico, who had settled in Cicero, Illinois.

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  • Catalina Garcia (1988-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Pale pink coffin at NIU victim's funeral - NBC News
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