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Valente Garcia-Hernandez, a 35-year-old Hispanic man, tragically died on August 20, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Initially, the incident was reported as a hit-and-run. However, an autopsy revealed that Garcia-Hernandez had actually been shot before being run over by a vehicle. This discovery led homicide detectives to take over the investigation.
The investigation identified 28-year-old Gustavo Sandoval Linana as the primary suspect. Linana is believed to have shot Garcia-Hernandez and then ra ...Read More
The investigation identified 28-year-old Gustavo Sandoval Linana as the primary suspect. Linana is believed to have shot Garcia-Hernandez and then ra ...Read More
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Valente Garcia-Hernandez
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Austin
TX
2017-08-20
35
Valente
Garcia-Hernandez
11/28/2025






