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Raymond Gonzales Ortiz, a 25-year-old resident of Saint Joseph, Missouri, tragically lost his life on July 17, 2016. His death was part of a double murder case that also claimed the life of 22-year-old Kevin Villegas-Melendez. The incident occurred in what authorities described as an execution-style killing. Investigators found 50 shell casings near the victims' van, indicating a brutal and premeditated attack. There was no evidence that the victims were armed or had fired at the suspects.
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Victim Details

Raymond Gonzales Ortiz

Male

Saint-joseph

MO

2016-07-17

25

Raymond

Gonzales Ortiz

11/21/2025