Jose Hernandez
Murdered

Case Description

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Jose Hernandez, a 37-year-old man from Lexington, Nebraska, tragically lost his life to gun violence on October 4, 2016. The incident occurred in rural Dawson County, where Hernandez was shot and killed.

The case gained attention not only for the tragic loss of life but also for the subsequent legal proceedings. In connection with Hernandez's death, a woman named Melissa Callahan was convicted for her role in tampering with evidence related to the murder. Callahan was sentenced to jail ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Jose Hernandez

gender

Male

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Lexington

state

Date of Death

2016-10-04

Age at Death

First Name

Jose

Last Name

Hernandez

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/01/2024

Forum Posts (3)

I'm thinking a lot about the potential effects this case has had on the community in Lexington. Jose... ...Read More
03/15/2024

Has anyone delved into the role Melissa Callahan played beyond just tampering with evidence? I find ... ...Read More
11/09/2023

I’ve been following the case of Jose Hernandez for a while, and something about the discovery of M... ...Read More
08/04/2023

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