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Sarai Lara

Case from Burlington, WA dated Sep 23, 2016

Victim Details

Sarai Lara

Female

Burlington

WA

2016-09-23

16

Sarai

Lara

06/30/2026

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On a Friday evening, September 23, 2016, a tragedy unfolded at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington, forever changing the lives of many. Among the innocent victims was Sarai Lara, a 16-year-old female who had gone to the mall with her family. A sophomore at Mount Vernon High School, Sarai was a survivor, having previously battled and overcome cancer. That night, while her family was in another part of the mall, she went into the Macy's department store to shop for pants.

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  • Edmonds, WA Patch: Arcan Cetin, Suspected Of Killing 5 At Cascade Mall, Dies In Prison
  • Heavy.com: Arcan Cetin: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
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    Does anyone else feel like Sarai’s story just doesn’t get the attention it deserves? When I firs... ...Read More
    09/30/2024
    I've been reflecting on the lasting impact that Sarai Lara's life had on her friends and family. It'... ...Read More
    11/10/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the legacy left behind by Sarai Lara in the wake of the Cascade Mall ... ...Read More
    06/01/2023
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