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Puerto Rico court finds man guilty of murdering ex-partner's son in Ceiba

Samuel Hernández Ventura was convicted for the fatal shooting of José Luis Ortiz Peña in Ceiba.

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Samuel Hernández Ventura faces a maximum possible prison sentence of 120 years following conviction. [1] Judge Alexis Álvarez Del Valle of Fajardo First Instance Court found Samuel Hernández Ventura guilty on all six criminal charges [2][3][5] Samuel Hernández Ventura is 48 years old, and the victim was the son of his former romantic partner. [4] Prosecutors stated Hernández attacked after learning his former partner was ending their relationship and seeking a protection order [6] The fatal shooting of José Luis Ortiz Peña occurred on February 26 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico [7] The killing occurred on 26 February in Ceiba, after Hernández Ventura learned his ex-partner ended their relationship. [8]
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  1. Samuel Hernández Ventura faces a maximum possible prison sentence of 120 years following conviction. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  2. The Tribunal de Primera Instancia de Fajardo found Samuel Hernández Ventura guilty of murdering José Luis Ortiz Peña in Ceiba. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  3. Judge Alexis Álvarez Del Valle of Fajardo First Instance Court found Samuel Hernández Ventura guilty on all six criminal charges · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  4. Samuel Hernández Ventura is 48 years old, and the victim was the son of his former romantic partner. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  5. Six criminal charges were filed against Hernández Ventura, including first degree murder, assault and weapons law violations. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  6. Prosecutors stated Hernández attacked after learning his former partner was ending their relationship and seeking a protection order · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  7. The fatal shooting of José Luis Ortiz Peña occurred on February 26 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  8. The killing occurred on 26 February in Ceiba, after Hernández Ventura learned his ex-partner ended their relationship. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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