Edgar Josue Chiche Martinez, age 19

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Lost to gun violence on November 8, 2024 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Photo sources:

gofundme.com: Donate to Honor Edgar's Memory: Repatriation Fund, organized by Wilver Martinez
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News sources:

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/edgar-martinez-hartford-grad-guatemala-shot-19914033.php
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/edgar-martinez-hartford-grad-guatemala-shot-19914033.php
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/hartford-edgar-martinez-killing-pope-park-19906990.php
People.com: Cousins of Murdered Teen Arrested After His Body Is Found Wrapped in Comforter Near Highway
NBC Connecticut: Man charged in connection to cousin's murder in Hartford faces judge
Nov 12: New York Post: Startling arrest made in Edgar Martínez murder after teen was found wrapped in blanket on side of highway
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/edgar-martinez-hartford-grad-guatemala-shot-19914033.php
NBC Connecticut: Teen, man arrested in connection to body found wrapped in comforter in Hartford
NBC Connecticut: Men charged in murder of Hartford teen found in comforter are his cousins: family
Nov 10: Hartford Courant: Teen found dead and wrapped in comforter in Hartford; younger teenager charged with murder
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