Jairo Mora Sandoval
Costa Rican environmentalist (1987-2013) · Costa Rica · On the map · Scientists · Died at 26
Jairo Mora Sandoval was a Costa Rican environmentalist who was murdered while attempting to protect leatherback turtle nests. Just before midnight on May 30, 2013, Mora and four female volunteers were abducted by a group of masked men. The women eventually escaped and informed the police.
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Mora's bound and beaten body was found on the beach the next morning. An autopsy determined he died by asphyxiation after suffering a blow to the head.
Country
Costa Rica
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1987 to 2013 · aged 26
