Linette Cano Murdered in Houston, Texas age 1

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On November 6, 2015, 23-month-old Linette Cano and her mother, 26-year-old Veronica Mercado, were tragically shot and killed in their home in Houston, Texas. Jonathan Figueroa, Mercado's ex-boyfriend, is charged with capital murder in connection with the incident. Authorities reported that Figueroa forcibly entered the home and opened fire, killing both Mercado and her daughter, who was still in her mother's arms when found by police.

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name

Linette Cano

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Female

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Houston

state

TX

Date Found

2015-11-09

Age at Death

1

First Name

Linette

Last Name

Cano

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/02/2024

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Linette Cano
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