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Federico Abarca

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a cold February evening in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the life of 18-year-old Federico Abarca, a Hispanic male, was tragically cut short. A senior at Preble High School, Abarca was known for his friendly demeanor and was an accomplished student-athlete, excelling in basketball, football, and track and field. He was looking forward to his graduation in June of 2019.

The events leading to his death on February 22, 2019, began with a transaction arranged on the social media platform Snapchat. ...Read More
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  • Press Gazette Media: Police: Preble High School student's killing was intended as drug robbery
  • Press Gazette Media: Police arrest four in fatal shooting of 18-year-old man shot on Green Bay's east side
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    Victim Details

    Federico Abarca

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Green Bay

    WI

    2019-02-22

    18

    Federico

    Abarca

    11/11/2025

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    Has anyone else been reading about how they caught these guys through Snapchat evidence? It's chilli... ...Read More
    11/19/2023
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