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Karen Herrera

Case from Houston, TX dated Jun 22, 2024

Victim Details

Karen Herrera

Female

White / Caucasian

Houston

TX

2024-06-22

43

Karen

Herrera

07/15/2026

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On June 22, 2024, Karen Herrera, aged 43, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, alongside her mother, Leonor Hernandez, 65, and her brother-in-law, Thomas Kupriakov, 38. The incident occurred at an apartment on Hammerly Boulevard, where Hernandez resided; Herrera and Kupriakov were visiting from out of town.

The suspect, 27-year-old Bryan J. Fernandez, who is Hernandez's son and Herrera's brother, called 911, claiming he had shot three intruders during a home invasion. Upon arrival, Hous ...
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  • CrossRoadsToday.com: Suspect's half-brother says mom, sister, and brother-in-law killed
  • MyTexasDaily.com: Suspect charged in fatal shooting of three family members in Houston
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