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Manuel Valdez

Case from Santa-rosa, CA dated Jun 28, 2021

Victim Details

Manuel Valdez

Male

Santa-rosa

CA

2021-06-28

31

Manuel

Valdez

07/15/2026

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Manuel Valdez, a 31-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, California, tragically lost his life on June 28, 2021. Valdez's death was the result of a violent incident that shocked the local community. In the early morning hours of June 28, Stephen Joseph Archer, a 36-year-old man from Santa Rosa, forcibly entered Valdez's residence by kicking in the door. Once inside, Archer shot Valdez twice, leading to his untimely death. Valdez's body was discovered nearly two days later when concerned neighbors, wh ...
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  • 2 Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 31-Year-Old Man In Santa Rosa Home
  • Manuel Valdez Obituary | Jun 29, 2021 | Petaluma, CA
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