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Monica Montoya

Case from Commerce City, CO dated Feb 27, 2016

Victim Details

Monica Montoya

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Commerce City

CO

2016-02-27

43

Monica

Montoya

07/13/2026

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In the midst of a heated family argument, Monica Montoya, a 43-year-old female, was tragically killed. The incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon when Montoya rushed to her mother's home in Commerce City, Colorado, after receiving a distressing phone call. An argument had erupted between her mother and her stepfather, 62-year-old Luis Lara. Montoya's arrival unfortunately escalated the conflict rather than quelling it.

The confrontation took a fatal turn when Lara produced a firearm. H ...
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  • NY Daily News: Colo. mom of triplets killed while trying to stop fight
  • Mom Of Triplets Killed While Trying To Break Up Family Fight
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