The person at the center of this case
Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, 21 years old
Cold Case · Open
12 years waiting · since 2014
GLENDA MARISOL COCA-ROMERO
Justice for Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, 21 years old — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the three unknown male suspects and what was their actual motive, given they did not attempt to steal money or merchandise?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any customers or passersby who witnessed the shooting or the suspects fleeing the store?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence was collected at the scene, including ballistics, surveillance footage, or physical evidence that could identify the perpetrators?
On February 21, 2014, 21-year-old Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero was fatally shot during a robbery attempt at Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry store in Woodbridge, Virginia, shortly before 9 p.m.; a second employee was also shot but survived. Three unknown male suspects entered the store, opened fire, and fled without taking any property or money, making the motive unclear and the case remain unsolved. The FBI and Prince William County Police Department continue to seek information from the public, offering a $20,000 reward for leads that could identify and arrest those responsible for this senseless murder of a young mother.
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FBI Washington Field Office and Prince William County Police Department
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clue
Lead #4Why did the suspects target this specific store and these specific employees if robbery was not the motive?
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim Woodbridge, Virginia February 21, 2014 The FBI and the Prince William County Police Department are seeking information in connection with the murder and attempted murder of two employees of the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry store in Woodbridge, Virginia. On the night of February 21, 2014, shortly before 9 p.m., the victim employees were shot after three unknown male suspects entered the store where they worked.
After the shooting, the suspects immediately fled the store without taking any property or money. One of the shooting victims, 21-year-old Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, died at the scene, and the other victim was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
Coca-Romero was the mother of an infant.
Timeline of Events
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2014-02-21
20:50Murder of Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero
Three unknown male suspects entered Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry store and shot two employees. Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, 21, was fatally shot at the scene. A second employee was critically injured. Suspects fled without taking property or money.
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Case Information
Incident:February 21, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 21, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case