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Benny Vela, a 26-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on January 17, 2016, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Benny was known to be a loving, caring, and compassionate individual who was deeply cherished by his family and friends. His untimely death was the result of a violent altercation that occurred early Sunday morning.
The incident began with an argument between Benny Vela and his cousin, 32-year-old Jacob Vela, around 3 AM. The heated dispute escalated, leading to Jaco ...Read More
The incident began with an argument between Benny Vela and his cousin, 32-year-old Jacob Vela, around 3 AM. The heated dispute escalated, leading to Jaco ...Read More
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Benny Vela
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Corpus-christi
TX
2016-01-17
26
Benny
Vela
11/29/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I stumbled upon some poignant details about the life Benny led before the tragic incident. It's clea... ...Read More
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
I've been reflecting on Benny's incredible sense of humor, which is something many of us remember de... ...Read More
05/26/2024
05/26/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the location where the altercation happened on Gentle Breeze. It's ... ...Read More
04/27/2024
04/27/2024
