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Maria Ferrer-Mena

Death by Force
Case Description
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Maria Celia Ferrer-Mena, a 38-year-old Hispanic woman, tragically lost her life on June 13, 2016, in Austin, Texas. Born on October 26, 1977, in Leon, Guanajuato, Maria moved to Austin, where she worked at De-De’s Discounts and was known for her generosity and love for animals. She is survived by her children, Jose Francisco Gonzales-Ferrer, Adolfo Naczari Ferrer-Gonzales, and Angel Blanco Ferrer, as well as her grandchildren, Easani Aylan Ferrer-Lopez and Prince Ferrer.

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    Victim Details

    Maria Ferrer-Mena

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Austin

    TX

    2016-06-13

    38

    Maria

    Ferrer-Mena

    11/15/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about the community response to Maria's murder, and it’s just so touching... ...Read More
    08/03/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the neighborhood dynamics at the Mueller Place Apartments where Mar... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
    I’ve been following Maria Ferrer-Mena’s case since last year, and something that strikes me as p... ...Read More
    01/20/2023
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