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Robert Leija

Case from Sinton, TX dated Mar 12, 2021

Victim Details

Robert Leija

Male

White / Caucasian

Sinton

TX

2021-03-12

26

Robert

Leija

06/27/2026

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Robert Leija, a 26-year-old male from Sinton, Texas, tragically passed away on March 12, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1994, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Jaime Leija and Cristella Pena. Robert was a laborer for Steel Dynamics and a lifelong resident of Sinton. He was a loving father to his sons Oliver James Manzano Leija and Sebastian Jay Leija, and daughters Arianna Nicole Leija and Eliana Lee Leija. Robert was also survived by his mother Cristella Pena, father Jaime Leija, sisters Teresa Leija ...
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  • KRIS: Sinton father shot after going to see his daughter
  • Robert Leija Obituary | Mar 12, 2021 | Aransas Pass, TX
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