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Denis Brisuela

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 22, 2012

Victim Details

Denis Brisuela

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2012-04-22

26

Denis

Brisuela

06/28/2026


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Denis Brisuela, a 26-year-old man, was tragically killed on April 22, 2012, during a violent incident that occurred in the driveway of his Houston home. He was shot by an armed robber shortly after arriving at the residence. Denis was with his wife, Maria Cortes, and their young daughters when the robbery occurred. The assailant approached them in the driveway and opened fire, fatally wounding Denis. This heartbreaking event left Maria Cortes to care for their two daughters, Keylin and Denisse, ...
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