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On December 10, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Edinburg, Texas, resulting in the deaths of three individuals: 30-year-old Aaron Cortez, 19-year-old Rebecca Cantu, and 48-year-old Magdelena Cantu. The incident was determined to be a murder-suicide, with the shooter identified as 57-year-old Saul Avila.
Aaron Cortez, a nurse and Army Reservist, was providing care for Rebecca's toddler, who required 24-hour medical attention. Rebecca had reported to police that Saul Avila, her stepfath ...Read More
Aaron Cortez, a nurse and Army Reservist, was providing care for Rebecca's toddler, who required 24-hour medical attention. Rebecca had reported to police that Saul Avila, her stepfath ...Read More
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Aaron Cortez
Male
Edinburg
TX
2019-12-10
30
Aaron
Cortez
12/03/2025
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I came across this case, and it just struck me how sometimes the system fails those who are trying t... ...Read More
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Seeing the news about Aaron Cortez and the others in Edinburg really hit home for me, especially lea... ...Read More
12/22/2023
12/22/2023
