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Nury Velez-Derivera

Death by Force
Case Description
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Nury Velez-Derivera, a 47-year-old Hispanic woman, was found dead on September 5, 2015, in her home in Leander, Texas. She was discovered alongside her ex-husband, Mauna Jaimes Alcantara, a 48-year-old Hispanic man. Both were victims of a fatal shooting incident that took place at Velez-Derivera's residence. The tragic event left the community in shock as the details of their deaths unfolded.

The investigation revealed that the couple had a tumultuous relationship, which ultimately ended ...Read More
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  • KVUE: Shooting leaves two dead in Leander
  • Shooting leaves two dead in Leander - Austin - KVUE
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    Victim Details

    Nury Velez-Derivera

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Leander

    TX

    2015-09-05

    48

    Nury

    Velez-Derivera

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hi everyone,
    I've been reading through the details of the Velez-Derivera and Alcantara case, and ... ...Read More
    10/23/2024
    I recently found myself reflecting on the heart-wrenching situation involving Nury and Mauna. I can'... ...Read More
    06/15/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how quiet the neighborhood has been since that awful night? I didn’t know ... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
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