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Dafina Molena

Case from Sampson, NC dated Jan 17, 2004

Victim Details

Dafina Molena

Female

Sampson

NC

2004-01-17

43

Dafina

Molena

07/13/2026

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Dafina Molena, a 43-year-old woman from Sampson County, North Carolina, was tragically murdered on January 17, 2004. The perpetrator, Martin Valdez, 33, was identified as her boyfriend. The cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the incident took place in Sampson County. This case is one of many domestic violence-related homicides that occurred in North Carolina in 2004.

The investigation into Dafina Molena's death revealed that Martin Valdez was the primary suspect. He was arrested and ...
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