In wake of recent crimes, fear grips Waco’s Hispanic community

Posted on: August 2nd, 2007
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“About a dozen robberies or attempted robberies involving Hispanic victims, who have not all been illegal immigrants, and black perpetrators have been reported in Waco in the past two months.

Melis said there could be many more of these crimes being committed, but the victims are afraid they could be deported if they report them.”

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