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Shenbaga Lakshmi

May 22

6 min read

The Insanely Tragic yet Valiant Death of Elias Otero

The 24-year-old man didn’t think twice about giving his life to his family

Elias Otero was shot down by men who kidnapped his brother — Photo by Mathew Rym on Unsplash

Elias Otero was a funny, compassionate, and kind guy from New Mexico, USA. As a police officer, he was super protective of his family and loved ones. People remember him as this sweet guy who was always there for them.

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Shenbaga Lakshmi

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Computing grad chasing cultural, marketing, and true crime stories. Best life tip: Text your friends back! Contact: shenbawrites@gmail.com

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