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A Washington Woman, Reyna Hernandez, Meets her Tragic End in Mexicali, Mexico

True Crime Lounge
4 min readMay 8, 2024

In a chilling incident that has left the community of Renton, Washington, in mourning, 54-year-old Reyna Hernandez, a local hair salon owner, met a grim fate far from home. Her death has not only cast a shadow over the quiet city but also raised alarming concerns regarding domestic violence.

A Washington Woman, Reyna Hernandez, Meets her Tragic End in Mexicali, Mexico

A Grim Discovery

Reyna Hernandez was reported missing and was last seen alive in Renton. Roughly two weeks after her disappearance, her body was found in a cemetery in Mexicali, Mexico. The state of her remains told a harrowing story of her final moments — she had been bound and suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, indicating signs of torture.

A Long-term Relationship Ends in Tragedy

The prime suspect in this heinous crime is none other than Reyna’s long-time boyfriend, 61-year-old Lous Hernandez. They had shared a life for three decades, but now Lous faces charges of first-degree murder, accused of ending Reyna’s life in a most brutal manner.

Alleged Events Leading to Reyna’s Death

The authorities have painted a grim picture of Reyna’s last moments. It is alleged that Lous shot her at his residence in Washington. He then…

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