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Vanessa Mendoza

Case from Corsicana, TX dated Dec 21, 2018

Victim Details

Vanessa Mendoza

Female

Other Race

Corsicana

TX

2018-12-21

27

Vanessa

Mendoza

07/05/2026

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Vanessa Mendoza, a 27-year-old woman from Corsicana, Texas, tragically passed away on December 21, 2018. Her death was part of a devastating double murder-suicide incident that also claimed the lives of her estranged husband, Rosalio Mendoza, and her sister-in-law, Nancy Castillo. The incident occurred at the Mendoza residence on Navarro Drive in Corsicana.

On the night of the incident, Nancy Castillo called 911 to report that Rosalio Mendoza was arguing with Vanessa outside the house and ...
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  • WFAA: Corsicana police reveal names of suspect and women killed in Friday night double murder-suicide
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