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Juan Carlos Carranza Cruz

Case from Stockton, CA dated Sep 21, 2022

Victim Details

Juan Carlos Carranza Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Stockton

CA

2022-09-21

52

Juan

Carlos Carranza Cruz

08/01/2026

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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 ...
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  • Juan Carlos Carranza Cruz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • NBC News: Here is what we know so far about the victims of the possible serial killer in Stockton, California
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