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Maribel Cruz

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 19, 2014

Victim Details

Maribel Cruz

Female

Houston

TX

2014-10-19

43

Maribel

Cruz

07/06/2026

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On October 19, 2014, Maribel Cruz, a 43-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, was tragically lost to gun violence. Reports indicate that she and her partner died in an apparent murder-suicide at their South Houston residence. Their children were present in the home at the time of the incident. The specific circumstances leading to this tragedy remain unclear. Authorities have not released detailed information regarding the events that transpired. As a result, there have been no arrests, and no sus ...
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  • KPRC: Police: Couple dies in murder-suicide with children home
  • Houston Chronicle: Couple dead in apparent murder-suicide in S. Houston
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