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  • Apr 11, 2026
  • 0:45
  • Short

Nick Cordova bought into his HVAC business in 2018, owning half alongside his business partner.

At first, everything seemed normal.

But about six months before his murder, money started disappearing.

His partner took $30,000 from the company, claiming it was to pay off a debt, and promised to return it.

He never did.

Instead, the next month, another $15,000 was gone.

Nick’s stress grew fast. He told his wife he didn’t trust what was happening and that he needed to get out of the business.

But before he could leave, he was killed.

So was this just a bad business deal… or something more?

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Brief Summary

Nick Cordova's murder followed financial disputes with partner Dave over missing company funds.

Key points

  • The Disappearing Money. Months before the murder, money started disappearing from the HVAC company.
  • Trust Issues. Nick confronted Dave about missing funds, leading to rising tension.
  • A Dangerous Situation. Nick's murder raises questions about the nature of his business troubles.

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