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Yesenia Katelyn Ruiz

Case from Waynesboro, VA dated Nov 23, 2019

Victim Details

Name

Yesenia Katelyn Ruiz

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Waynesboro

State

VA

Date Of Death

2019-11-23

Age At Death

19

First Name

Yesenia

Last Name

Katelyn Ruiz

Last Updated

07/24/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Waynesboro, Virginia, the life of 19-year-old Yesenia Katelyn-Leigh Ruiz was tragically cut short on the morning of November 23, 2019. Known affectionately as 'China' to her friends and family, the young Hispanic woman was a beloved figure in her community. A graduate of Waynesboro High School, she had been active in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball. At the time of her death, she was working as a personal care assistant, a job where she was cherished by those she cared ...

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Augusta Free Press: Waynesboro teen dead, brother charged in fatal accidental shooting

//www.nbc29.com: One dead after home shooting in Waynesboro

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01/10/2024

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