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James Mendola

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Aug 14, 2009

Victim Details

James Mendola

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Las Vegas

NV

2009-08-14

2009-08-14

41

James

Mendola

Yes

07/20/2026


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In the late afternoon of August 14, 2009, the body of James Mendola, a 41-year-old Caucasian male, was discovered in a brushy area near U.S. Highway 95 and Desert Inn Road in Las Vegas. Mendola, who was believed to be homeless, had been severely beaten and sustained fatal wounds to his head.

Authorities believe that Mendola may have been camping on the side of the highway when the deadly assault occurred. Passers-by who were walking through the area made the grim discovery and alerted the ...
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