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Katherine Kathy Montenegro

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the life of 23-year-old Katherine 'Kathy' Montenegro of Trenton, New Jersey, was tragically cut short. The female victim was found lying in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven on Lalor Street in Hamilton Township, suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdomen. First responders rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival.

The investigation into her death, led by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, ...Read More
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  • RLS Media: Shooting Homicide in Hamilton Township Under Investigation
    • Victim Details

    Katherine Kathy Montenegro

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Trenton

    NJ

    2021-05-18

    23

    Katherine

    Kathy Montenegro

    11/20/2025

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    I can't stop thinking about Kathy Montenegro's adventurous spirit. It's so tragic to lose someone so... ...Read More
    10/16/2024
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    06/14/2024
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