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Hector Imperial Sr.

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Oct 15, 1996

Victim Details

Hector Imperial, Sr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

1996-10-15

28

Hector

Imperial Sr.

07/28/2026

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In the fall of 1996, a tragic event unfolded in Phoenix, Arizona, forever altering the lives of a young family. On the evening of October 15, 28-year-old Hector Imperial, Sr., a male, was at his home with his wife, Sandra Imperial, and their five-year-old son. The night took a horrifying turn when 16-year-old Tonatihu 'Tony' Aguilar arrived, reportedly due to a longstanding feud.

The encounter escalated quickly, and Aguilar shot Hector to death. Sandra was also shot and tragically succumb ...
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  • Findlaw: FindLaw's Court of Appeals of Arizona case and opinions.
  • Hector C. Imperial (1968-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial
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