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Mauricio Morales Canas

Case from Galveston, TX dated Jan 08, 2018

Victim Details

Mauricio Morales Canas

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Galveston

TX

2018-01-08

39

Mauricio

Morales Canas

07/05/2026

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Mauricio Morales Canas, a 39-year-old Hispanic man, tragically lost his life on January 8, 2018, in Galveston, Texas. He was fatally shot by his wife, Flor de Maria Pineda Canas, who then took her own life after killing their two sons, ages 10 and 5. The incident occurred at the upscale San Luis Resort, where the family was staying. Police were called to the scene after guests reported hearing gunshots.

Flor de Maria Pineda Canas, 37, had been struggling with depression and mental illness ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Murder-suicide at San Luis Resort leaves family of 4 dead
  • Mom who killed family in Texas was battling depression - Daily Mail
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of the Canas family, and I can't stop thinking about Mauricio.... ...Read More
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    I can't shake the feeling of sadness over the Canas family tragedy. It's so unsettling to think abou... ...Read More
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