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Joshua Hinojosa

Case from Henderson, KY dated Jun 25, 2008

Victim Details

Joshua Hinojosa

Male

Henderson

KY

2008-06-25

28

Joshua

Hinojosa

07/01/2026

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In the early morning hours of June 25, 2008, a tragic workplace dispute in Henderson, Kentucky, escalated into a devastating act of violence that claimed the life of 28-year-old Joshua Hinojosa and four of his colleagues. The events unfolded at the Atlantis Plastics factory where Hinojosa was a dedicated machine operator. The perpetrator was identified as 25-year-old Wesley Neal Higdon, a fellow employee at the facility.

The night of the shooting, Higdon had been involved in a conflict wi ...
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  • Obituary information for Joshua Hinojosa - Tomblinson Funeral Homes
  • Atlantis Plastics shooting - Wikipedia
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    I’ve been thinking about the tragic events at the Atlantis Plastics factory and can't stop reflect... ...Read More
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    I've been reading about the Atlantis Plastics tragedy, and one part that really stands out to me is ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the courage it must have taken for Noelia Monroy, the sole survivor... ...Read More
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