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Hermenia Castro

Case from Tampa, FL dated Sep 05, 1983

Victim Details

Hermenia Castro

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Tampa

FL

1983-09-05

55

Hermenia

Castro

07/21/2026

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Hermenia Castro, a 55-year-old Hispanic woman, was found dead on September 5, 1983, in Tampa, Florida. Her death was one of several violent crimes that occurred in the area during a span of just over three months. Although initially unsolved, her case was later linked to a broader pattern of serial killings that plagued the region during that time.

Castro’s death was reportedly the result of a brutal beating. She was one of four victims whose murders were eventually connected to two men ...
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  • Florida serial killers charged in a pair of 1983 rape and murder cold ...
  • 2 brothers charged in 1983 murder case - Tampa Bay Times
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