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Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Woman at Home

11/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez, 32, was killed when Curt Andersen, 62, allegedly shot through his front door.
Andersen was charged with voluntary manslaughter in Indiana.
The shooting occurred on November 5 after Ríos Pérez de Velásquez approached Andersen's home, thinking it was the cleaning site.
If convicted, Andersen faces 10 to 30 years in prison.

History

Historical Context

In 1976, the American Bar Association called for reforms in voluntary manslaughter laws, advocating for clearer definitions and penalties. Indiana allows sentences of 10 to 30 years for such charges. The recent case of Curt Andersen, who allegedly shot María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez, highlights ongoing challenges in self-defense claims and the implications of gun violence in residential areas.

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Story summary

María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez, 32, was killed when Curt Andersen, 62, allegedly shot through his front door.
Andersen was charged with voluntary manslaughter in Indiana.
The shooting occurred on November 5 after Ríos Pérez de Velásquez approached Andersen's home, thinking it was the cleaning site.
If convicted, Andersen faces 10 to 30 years in prison.

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