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Melissa Cervantes

Case from La-marque, TX dated Sep 19, 2016

Victim Details

Melissa Cervantes

Female

Hispanic / Latino

La-marque

TX

2016-09-19

34

Melissa

Cervantes

06/24/2026

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Melissa 'Missy' Lynn Nall Cervantes, a 34-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on September 19, 2016, in La Marque, Texas. Melissa was a beloved personal stylist and a devoted mother to her two children, Mateo Kai and Aleah Jade, as well as her step-son, Ivan Cervantes. She was known for her positive outlook on life and her passion for her career and family.

The investigation into Melissa's death revealed that her boyfriend, Marvin Martin, 23, was a person of interest. Ma ...
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