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Danette Acosta

Case from Carlsbad, NM dated May 13, 2017

Victim Details

Danette Acosta

Female

White / Caucasian

Carlsbad

NM

2017-05-13

31

Danette

Acosta

07/04/2026

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Danette Acosta, a 31-year-old resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico, lost her life to gun violence on May 13, 2017. The incident involved a shooting that resulted in her fatal injury.

The perpetrator of the crime was identified as Fabian T. Carrasco Sr. According to the details from the legal proceedings, on the night of the incident, Carrasco shot two women at close range. One of the victims, Danette Acosta, was fatally shot in the head, while the other victim, identified as Ms. Gutierrez, su ...
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  • Shooting suspect sued for damages in wrongful death claim
  • Obituary | Danette Kapri Acosta of Carlsbad, New Mexico
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Carrasco's insurance wasn't held accountable f... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the aftermath of the tragic incidents like the one in... ...Read More
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