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Aurora Rosendo-Ortega

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 7, 2025, 35-year-old Hispanic woman Aurora Rosendo-Ortega was tragically killed in a domestic violence incident at her home on Bowman Drive in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. Her ex-partner, Avelino Jaimes-Acuna, forcibly entered the residence and fatally shot her. During the attack, Aurora's 18-year-old son, Santiago Pacheco Rosendo, was also shot while attempting to protect his mother; he survived his injuries. After the shooting, Jaimes-Acuna turned the firearm on himself and later die ...Read More
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  • Qué Pasa: Madre hispana asesinada a tiros por expareja; agresor se suicidó
  • Wilmington Star-News: Victims and suspect in New Hanover homicide identified
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    Victim Details

    Aurora Rosendo-Ortega

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Castle Hayne

    NC

    2025-04-07

    35

    Aurora

    Rosendo-Ortega

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the tragic case of Aurora Rosendo-Ortega, and my heart goes out to her family, e... ...Read More
    05/08/2025
    Does anyone else find it deeply distressing how often prior warning signs are overlooked in cases li... ...Read More
    05/07/2025
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