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Monica Sandoval-Avila

Case from Stockton, CA dated Nov 01, 2020

Victim Details

Monica Sandoval-Avila

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Stockton

CA

2020-11-01

36

Monica

Sandoval-Avila

07/03/2026

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Monica Sandoval-Avila, aged 36, tragically lost her life on November 1, 2020, in Stockton, California. The incident was a devastating case of domestic violence that culminated in a murder-suicide. Monica and her husband, Fernando Torres, were found with gunshot wounds in their home on Sharkon Court. The police responded to a report of a family disturbance and discovered the couple in a bathroom. Both were transported to a local hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. The San Joaquin Co ...
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  • Stockton Record: San Joaquin County coroner identifies wife, husband in murder-suicide case
  • Police: Stockton Couple Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide
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