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Nora Amaya

Case from Washington, DC dated Nov 02, 2009

Victim Details

Nora Amaya

March 28, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Washington

DC

2009-11-02

2009-11-02

38

Nora

Amaya

07/01/2026


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In the crisp autumn air of Halloween night 2009, Nora Amaya, a vibrant 38-year-old woman known to many as the 'Salsa Queen,' shared a glass of wine with her brother, Carlos, after closing their popular Washington, D.C. restaurant, Coppi's Organic. Brimming with life, she then ventured out for a night of dancing, visiting several clubs, including the Rumba Café, the Russia House, and Bravo Bravo. Security footage from her apartment building on 16th Street NW captured her returning home alone aro ...
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