Diana Medina

Murdered
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Diana Medina, a 35-year-old woman, was found dead on September 26, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. Her body was discovered in a secluded area, and the case was soon ruled as a homicide. The investigation led to the arrest of James Leon Jackson, a 68-year-old man, who was charged with first-degree murder. Authorities indicated that forensic evidence linked Jackson to the crime, and it was believed that he had a prior association with Medina.

Diana Medina was originally from Kissimmee, Florida, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Diana Medina

    March 28, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Tampa

    FL

    2017-09-26

    35

    Diana

    Medina

    Yes

    10/17/2024


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