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Karen Gotidoc Lopez

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Apr 25, 2019

Victim Details

Karen Gotidoc Lopez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Las Vegas

NV

2019-04-25

34

Karen

Gotidoc Lopez

06/23/2026

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In an east Las Vegas neighborhood on April 25, 2019, a domestic dispute escalated into a fatal shooting, claiming the life of 34-year-old Karen Gotidoc Lopez. Originally from the Philippines, the young mother's life was cut short during a violent altercation with her ex-husband, Fernando Lopez. The tragic events unfolded in front of their young child, adding a devastating layer to the incident.

That afternoon, Karen and Fernando Lopez arrived in a vehicle with their four-year-old son. An ...
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  • FOX5 Las Vegas: Coroner identifies victim in east Las Vegas shootout
  • KSNV: Woman witnessed shootout that killed man and woman in her front yard
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    Has anyone found more information on the legal proceedings against Fernando Lopez? I'm trying to fol... ...Read More
    11/20/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the young child who had to witness such a traumatic event. It's gut-wren... ...Read More
    08/17/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about Karen Gotidoc Lopez's case, and it genuinely cuts deep knowing how he... ...Read More
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