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Hermelinda Alcala-de-Villagomez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late afternoon of Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the quiet of a neighborhood in Marshalltown, Iowa, was shattered by a tragic event that claimed the life of 57-year-old Hermelinda Alcala-de-Villagomez. A Hispanic woman known for her bright smile and selfless nature, she was discovered by law enforcement at a residence on East Church Street suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call about a shooting at the location around 4:26 p.m. and pronounced her deceas ...Read More
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  • https://www.kcrg.com: Marshalltown Police respond to shooting that leaves one dead, one injured
  • https://www.kcrg.com: Marshalltown police identify two killed in apparent murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Hermelinda Alcala-de-Villagomez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Marshalltown

    IA

    2023-05-25

    57

    Hermelinda

    Alcala-de-Villagomez

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the Marshalltown case involving Hermelinda Alcala-de-Villagomez, and something t... ...Read More
    07/02/2024
    Has anyone here looked into the relationship dynamics between Hermelinda and Jose Carmen? I’m curi... ...Read More
    11/05/2023
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