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Juan Carlos Carranza Cruz

Death by Force
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Juan Carlos Carranza Cruz, aged 52, tragically lost his life on September 21, 2022, in Stockton, California. His death was part of a series of homicides that shook the community. The investigation revealed that Carranza Cruz was one of the victims in a string of killings attributed to a suspected serial killer. The suspect, Wesley Brownlee, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder, including the fatal shooting of Carranza Cruz. Brownlee's arrest came after a meticulous investigati ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Juan Carlos Carranza Cruz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Stockton

    CA

    2022-09-21

    52

    Juan

    Carlos Carranza Cruz

    11/12/2025

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