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Maria Ojeda

Death by Force
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Maria Ojeda, a 46-year-old woman of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost her life on July 27, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. She was shot and killed behind a restaurant on Abram Street. Witnesses reported that Hector Acosta, 50, killed Ojeda before attempting to take his own life. Acosta was hospitalized but later died from his injuries. Investigators believe this incident was domestic-related, although the exact nature of the relationship between Ojeda and Acosta remains unclear.

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  • Woman Killed in Arlington Domestic Shooting
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    Victim Details

    Maria Ojeda

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Arlington

    TX

    2014-07-27

    46

    Maria

    Ojeda

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about Maria Ojeda and how this tragedy unfolded at such a familiar, everyda... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    Does anyone have more information about why no one intervened when Acosta confronted Maria at the sa... ...Read More
    11/22/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact on Maria Ojeda’s kids. Having to process losing a parent in... ...Read More
    04/05/2023
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