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Yesenia Katelyn Ruiz

Death by Force
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Yesenia Katelyn-Leigh Ruiz, a 19-year-old from Waynesboro, Virginia, tragically passed away on November 23, 2019. Yesenia, affectionately known as "China," was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness and dedication to her work as a personal care assistant at Royal Care. She was a graduate of Waynesboro High School, where she participated in cheerleading, softball, and volleyball. Her sudden death left her family and friends in deep mourning.

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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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    Victim Details

    Yesenia Katelyn Ruiz

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Waynesboro

    VA

    2019-11-23

    19

    Yesenia

    Katelyn Ruiz

    11/17/2025

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