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Karen Lopez

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 31, 2017

Victim Details

Karen Lopez

March 28, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2017-12-31

22

Karen

Lopez

Yes

07/01/2026


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Case Description

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Karen Lopez, age 22, was tragically shot and killed on December 31, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Her body was discovered along with that of another individual, Robert Cerda, in an apparent double homicide. Both victims had been shot, and their bodies were found at different locations within the Houston area. The incident was initially treated as a cold case, with few leads and limited evidence.

Years later, two suspects were finally apprehended and charged in connection with the killings. J ...
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    Has anyone else been wondering about the significance of Karen Lopez and Robert Cerda being on a dat... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
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    10/12/2024
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