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Merlin Nataren

Case from Nashville, TN dated Apr 07, 2025

Victim Details

Merlin Nataren

Female

Nashville

TN

2025-04-07

35

Merlin

Nataren

07/04/2026

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In the spring of 2025, the life of Merlin Esther Cordova Nataren, a 35-year-old woman, was tragically cut short in what police have described as a murder-suicide. Born on January 7, 1990, in Honduras, Nataren was a dedicated mother of three, a devoted wife, and a hardworking individual known for her strength and kindness. She had established a life in Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked in cleaning services and had risen to a managerial position due to her strong work ethic and leadership. ...
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  • https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/2-dead-after-apparent-murder-suicide-at-south-nashville-apartment-complex/
  • https://www.wsmv.com: Woman shot multiple times by boyfriend in apparent murder-suicide at Nashville apartment
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