On a spring day in Wichita, Kansas, the life of 24-year-old Nicole Saldana-Tovar was tragically cut short. On May 13, 2014, the young mother of four was killed as a result of gun violence. Saldana-Tovar, a homemaker, was known by her loved ones as a hardworking and loving mother who was deeply devoted to her children.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain a painful mystery for her family and the community.
In the years that have passed since her violent death, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the case. The investigation into her death continues as an active cold case with the Wichita Police Department.
Nicole was survived by her husband, Rafael, and their four children, Alexander and Gabriella Llamas, and Rafael and Isaac Saldana-Tovar. The absence of closure in her case has left a lasting wound for her family, who continue to await answers and justice for her untimely death.