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Jennifer Chicas

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Feb 19, 2016

Victim Details

Jennifer Chicas

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Las Vegas

NV

2016-02-19

27

Jennifer

Chicas

06/24/2026

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On February 19, 2016, a tragic incident occurred near the Las Vegas Strip, resulting in the deaths of two best friends, Jennifer Margarita Chicas and Melissa Yvette Mendoza, both 27 years old. The two women had just arrived in Las Vegas and were enjoying their time in the city when their lives were cut short.

The incident began early Friday morning, following a fight that broke out near the Strip. During this altercation, shots were fired, and three people were hit. Jennifer Chicas and Me ...
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  • Suspect: No recollection of double killing near Vegas Strip
  • KTNV: Suspect in last week's double homicide near Strip held on no bail
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