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Hernán Mendoza

Case from New York City, NY dated Oct 31, 2017

Victim Details

Hernán Mendoza

Male

White / Caucasian

New York City

NY

2017-10-31

47

Hernán

Mendoza

07/13/2026

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On a crisp autumn afternoon in New York City, a day meant for festive celebration turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. It was Halloween, October 31, 2017, when Hernán Diego Mendoza, a 47-year-old man, found his life tragically cut short. He was visiting from Argentina, part of a close-knit group of friends who had traveled to the city for a joyous reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation. As Mendoza and his friends enjoyed a bike ride along the scenic Hud ...
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  • Terror Attack Kills 8 and Injures 11 in Manhattan - The New York Times
  • NYC truck attack: 2 slain Americans identified - ABC News
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