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Linda Ann Vela

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Dec 27, 2017

Victim Details

Linda Ann Vela

Female

San-antonio

TX

2017-12-27

46

Linda

Ann Vela

07/09/2026

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Linda Ann Vela, a 46-year-old woman from San Antonio, TX, tragically died on December 27, 2017, in what was determined to be an apparent murder-suicide. Vela, a single mother of four, was found dead in her home along with her boyfriend, Mark Edward Espinosa, who was 48 years old. The incident occurred in the 5000 block of Sunset Glade on the Northwest Side of San Antonio.

According to police reports and statements from family friends, the relationship between Vela and Espinosa had been co ...
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  • KSAT: Name released of man involved in apparent murder-suicide; Gun found under body
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