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Ricardo Lopez Jr.

Case from Buttonwillow, CA dated Dec 03, 2020

Victim Details

Ricardo Lopez, Jr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Buttonwillow

CA

2020-12-03

22

Ricardo

Lopez Jr.

07/07/2026

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Ricardo Lopez Jr., a 22-year-old resident of Shafter, California, was found dead on December 3, 2020, in an orchard near Corn Camp Road and Highway 58 in Buttonwillow, California. The Kern County Sheriff's Office received a report of a body at around 7:59 a.m. that day. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Lopez's body, which had suffered traumatic injuries. Subsequent investigations revealed that Lopez had died from a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was officially ruled a homicide.
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  • Ricardo Lopez, Jr., age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Anyone else really disturbed by the lack of progress in Ricardo Lopez Jr.'s case? It’s awful to th... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
    I can't stop thinking about how Ricardo was found in that orchard off Corn Camp Road. It makes me wo... ...Read More
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    I remember when this tragic event was first reported, and it's stayed on my mind since. It’s gut-w... ...Read More
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