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1979 · California

Catina Rose Salarno

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College student Catina Rose Salarno was killed by her former boyfriend Steven Burns. Her family’s continuing efforts concerning his imprisonment are a focus of the linked reporting.

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48 Hours · 2026-08-04

Post Mortem | The Neighbor Across The Street

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48 Hours · 2026-08-03

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