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Case Description
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On November 17, 2016, the life of Laura Abarca Nogueda, a 27-year-old female, was tragically cut short in her Wichita, Kansas, apartment. Her boyfriend made the horrific discovery when he returned home from work to find her shot to death and their newborn daughter, six-day-old Sophia, missing. The devastating scene sparked an intense investigation to find the infant and bring the person responsible for Laura's murder to justice.
The search for baby Sophia involved local police and the FBI ...Read More
The search for baby Sophia involved local police and the FBI ...Read More
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Laura Abarca Nogueda
Female
White / Caucasian
Wichita
KS
2016-11-17
27
Laura
Abarca Nogueda
11/07/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been reflecting on Laura's tragic case, and one thing that really struck me was the complexity ... ...Read More
11/10/2024
11/10/2024
Does anyone else remember how this case touched on the issue of mental health and desperation? I stu... ...Read More
11/01/2023
11/01/2023
Does anyone have any thoughts on the role of social media in investigations like Laura's case? I've ... ...Read More
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
