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Jessica Cortina

Case from San-angelo, TX dated Nov 14, 2017

Victim Details

Jessica Cortina

Female

San-angelo

TX

2017-11-14

36

Jessica

Cortina

06/27/2026

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Jessica Cortina, a 36-year-old elementary school teacher from San Benito, Texas, tragically lost her life on November 14, 2017. She was fatally shot five times by her husband, Alvaro Mata Jr., in front of their four sons, aged 17 and 4, who witnessed the horrific incident. The shooting occurred during a domestic disturbance call, and the couple's eldest son placed the 911 call after finding his mother bleeding from her chest.

Alvaro Mata Jr., who was 40 years old at the time, claimed that ...
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    It's truly distressing to read about stories like Jessica Cortina's. As a teacher myself, I can't he... ...Read More
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