Lourdes Hernandez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 15, 2016, in Wichita, Kansas, 47-year-old Lourdes Hernandez was fatally shot by her ex-husband, Carlos Salas. According to Wichita police, Salas shot Hernandez before turning the gun on himself. Salas was pronounced dead at the scene, while Hernandez succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.

The tragic incident was reported by local news outlets, highlighting the fatal shooting involving the former couple.

An obituary for Lourdes Salas was published, providing detail ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Lourdes Hernandez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Wichita

    KS

    2016-07-15

    47

    Lourdes

    Hernandez

    01/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’m heartbroken over the loss of Lourdes. Reading about her case has been so deeply upsetting, and... ...Read More
    08/28/2024
    Has anyone else noticed the beautiful tribute video that the Hernandez family shared online for Lour... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the case of Lourdes Hernandez, and I can’t stop thinking ab... ...Read More
    04/01/2024
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