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Vanessa Villa

Case from Fort Worth, TX dated Aug 04, 1986

Victim Details

Vanessa Villa

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Fort Worth

TX

1986-08-04

11

Vanessa

Villa

08/01/2026

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Vanessa Villa, an 11-year-old Hispanic girl from Fort Worth, Texas, was tragically murdered on August 4, 1986. At the time of her death, she lived with her mother and two siblings. Vanessa was known for her dedication to school, despite facing challenges with the English language, and was well liked by her teachers. She had expressed fear about the high crime rate in her neighborhood, once writing a note asking her mother to 'take me from this place,' which was later discovered hidden in a dicti ...
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  • Juan Segundo (murderer) - Wikipedia
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