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Benny Vela

Case from Corpus-christi, TX dated Jan 17, 2016

Victim Details

Benny Vela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Corpus-christi

TX

2016-01-17

26

Benny

Vela

07/12/2026

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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 ...
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  • Benny Vela, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Suspect in City's Second Homicide Dies - Corpus Christi - KIII
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    I stumbled upon some poignant details about the life Benny led before the tragic incident. It's clea... ...Read More
    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
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the location where the altercation happened on Gentle Breeze. It's ... ...Read More
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