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Alicia Acosta

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jan 19, 2009

Victim Details

Alicia Acosta

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2009-01-19

46

Alicia

Acosta

07/06/2026

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On January 19, 2009, a tragic incident occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 46-year-old Alicia Acosta. Alicia was the owner of a smoke shop business located on Isleta Boulevard SW. The events of that day unfolded when two young males entered her business.

According to the investigation, after a brief conversation with Alicia, one of the males suddenly turned violent and shot her in the chest. Despite the severity of her injuries, Alicia managed to call 9-1-1, but ...
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