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Juan Carlos Mesa

Case from Miami, FL dated Apr 22, 1986

Victim Details

Juan Carlos Mesa

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Miami

FL

1986-04-22

Juan

Carlos Mesa

07/12/2026

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Juan Carlos Mesa, a male victim, was murdered on April 22, 1986, in South Florida. He was one of nine individuals killed by Manuel Pardo Jr., a former police officer turned serial killer. Pardo, who had served with the Florida Highway Patrol and the Sweetwater Police Department, embarked on a killing spree between January and April 1986, targeting individuals he claimed were involved in drug-related activities. Mesa's death occurred during this period, marking him as one of Pardo's victims. ...
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    Does anyone else find it chilling how Pardo meticulously documented everything? The fact that he too... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Manuel Pardo and can't stop thinking about the impact his heinous ac... ...Read More
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