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Abelardo Duran

Case from San Antonio, TX dated Oct 03, 2008

Victim Details

Abelardo Duran

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San Antonio

TX

2008-10-03

26

Abelardo

Duran

Yes

07/06/2026

1


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Abelardo Duran, a 26-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, was tragically killed on October 3, 2008. The incident occurred at Northeast Lakeview College, where Duran was shot by a colleague, Alan Godin, who worked as a librarian at the same community college. The two had a history of workplace disputes, which ultimately culminated in the fatal shooting. Godin, aged 64 at the time of trial, was found guilty of the murder and faced up to life in prison. The jury rejected an insanity defense that w ...
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  • Family of car wash shooting victim still desperate for answers - KSAT
  • Abelardo Duran Jr. (1982-2008) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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