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Hilda Mercedes DeSaro, a 39-year-old Hispanic woman, was murdered on January 22, 1986, in Miami, Florida. Her death was part of a series of killings carried out by Manuel Pardo, a former police officer turned serial killer. Pardo claimed to be targeting individuals involved in drug trafficking, positioning himself as a vigilante. However, his actions were brutal and indiscriminate, leading to the deaths of nine people over several months.
Authorities apprehended Pardo in May 1986 after ...Read More
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Hilda Mercedes DeSaro
Female
Hispanic / Latino
Miami
FL
1986-01-22
39
Hilda
Mercedes DeSaro
11/15/2025




