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Abelardo Zuniga

Case from Indio, CA dated Dec 02, 2022

Victim Details

Abelardo Zuniga

Male

Indio

CA

2022-12-02

21

Abelardo

Zuniga

06/23/2026

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Abelardo Zuniga, aged 21, tragically lost his life on December 2, 2022, in Indio, California. Abelardo and his younger brother, Cesar "CJ" Zuniga, aged 18, were found deceased in a burned vehicle on an unpaved service road in the Indio desert. The discovery was made by their mother, Laura Zuniga, who had been frantically searching for them after they failed to respond to her calls and texts throughout the night. The brothers were described as inseparable, having grown up together in the Coachell ...
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  • NBC Palm Springs: Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Two Brothers
  • gofundme.com: Abelardo and CJ, organized by Erica Ramirez
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    I can't seem to stop thinking about the role of the burned vehicle in Abelardo and CJ's case. It's s... ...Read More
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    I’ve been deeply affected by the tragic case of Abelardo and Cesar Zuniga. My heart aches for thei... ...Read More
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    I just came across the case of Abelardo and Cesar Zuniga, and it's truly upsetting to see such a sen... ...Read More
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