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 motive for entering the store and shooting the employees without attempting to steal anything?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical evidence or surveillance footage was recovered from the store that could identify the shooters?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses present in or near the store during the shooting who could provide descriptions or information about the suspects?
On February 21, 2014, shortly before 9 p.m., three unknown male suspects entered the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry store in Woodbridge, Virginia, and shot two employees without apparent motive—21-year-old Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero was killed at the scene, and a second victim was critically injured. The suspects fled immediately without taking any property or money, leaving investigators with no clear motive and three unidentified perpetrators. The FBI and Prince William County Police continue to seek information about the identities and whereabouts of these three men, offering a $20,000 reward for leads that could bring them to justice.
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FBI Washington Field Office and Prince William County Police Department
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person
Lead #4What was the relationship between the two victims, and did either have any known conflicts or associations that might explain the targeted shooting?
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clue
Lead #5Why did the suspects flee without taking money or merchandise—was this a case of mistaken identity, personal vendetta, or gang-related violence?
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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 at Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry Store
Three unknown male suspects entered the store and shot two employees. Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, 21, was killed at the scene. A second victim was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries. The suspects fled without taking any property or money.
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Case Information
Incident:February 21, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:February 21, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case