Hilda Mercedes DeSaro

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 ...