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Jessica Ortega

Case from Lakewood, WA dated Feb 20, 2016

Victim Details

Jessica Ortega

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Lakewood

WA

2016-02-20

27

Jessica

Ortega

07/26/2026

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On February 20, 2016, Jessica Ann Marie Ortega, a 27-year-old Hispanic female, was tragically killed in a shooting in Lakewood, Washington. A loving mother of two, Jessica was a licensed practical nurse at the University Place Care Center, having recently graduated from Clover Park. Her life was cut short by her estranged boyfriend, 41-year-old Marco Perea, in a devastating act of domestic violence.

In the days leading up to her death, Jessica had taken steps to protect herself, fearing f ...
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  • Q13 FOX News: Murder suspect killed in shootout with police on Interstate 5 in Lakewood
  • thenewstribune: Victim sought restraining order day before death; police shoot, kill suspect
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