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Brenda Arenas

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the heat of a Tucson, Arizona summer evening on August 5, 2009, the life of 15-year-old Brenda Arenas was tragically cut short. A Hispanic female, Brenda was seated in the front of her family's car, a picture of youthful promise that was about to be shattered. The serene moment was violently interrupted when a group of armed men emerged from a nearby residence, their intentions sinister.

The men confronted Brenda in an apparent carjacking attempt that quickly spiraled into a nightmare. ...Read More
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  • https://www.kold.com: Suspects arrested in murder of 15 year-old Tucson girl
  • Brothers convicted of 1st degree murder in 2009 shooting - KOLD
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    Victim Details

    Brenda Arenas

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tuscon

    AZ

    2009-08-05

    15

    Brenda

    Arenas

    11/26/2025

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    I'm absolutely crushed for Brenda's family, especially thinking about how her quinceañera would hav... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
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