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Amberly Mendoza

Case from Yuma, AZ dated Mar 09, 1996

Victim Details

Amberly Mendoza

December 19, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Yuma

AZ

1996-03-09

1985-12-28

10

Amberly

Mendoza

No

07/06/2026


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Do you know who killed Amberly Ann Mendoza in 1996?
In the small city of Yuma, Arizona, ten-year-old Amberly Mendoza was known for her shy smile and her love for drawing, eating pizza, and rollerblading. On the evening of March 8, 1996, the Mendoza home was filled with the sounds of a family barbecue. Amberly spent the evening playing with other children and watching a movie before saying her goodnights around 11:30 p.m. and heading to her bedroom. She fell asleep having left her window slightly open to let in the fresh night air, a common practi ...
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  • Amberly's Story - Yuma
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