July 29, 2008: Esperanza Medina, 48, is in serious condition after two young women threw a caustic substance on her face as Medina was getting in her car. The incident took place outside Medina's home in Chicago at 6:45 a.m. ChicagoTribune: Logan Square woman attacked with caustic liquid (July 29, 2008)
In August, two juveniles were arrested in the case and on November 10, 2008, three adults and an additional juvenile were arrested. Police charge that Ofelia Garcia, a 59-year-old grandmother, masterminded the attack. She and the others have been charged with robbery and heinous battery.Fox News: Suspect in Acid Attack Thought Victim Was Seeing Ex (November 10, 2008)
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Surveillance video followed three people who got out of a car and ran down the street towards Medina's house carrying a baseball bat and a large purseFox News: Suspect in Acid Attack Thought Victim Was Seeing Ex (November 10, 2008)
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Medina suffered third-degree burns over 25% of her body and may lose the sight of one eyeFox News: Suspect in Acid Attack Thought Victim Was Seeing Ex (November 10, 2008)
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