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Rene Raya

Case from Modesto, CA dated Feb 16, 2020

Victim Details

Rene Raya

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Modesto

CA

2020-02-16

38

Rene

Raya

07/12/2026

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Rene Raya, a 38-year-old resident of Modesto, California, tragically lost his life on February 16, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and deeply saddening for the community. Rene was found shot on Bystrum Road near Highway 99 and Hatch Road. The incident was immediately classified as a homicide, prompting a thorough investigation by local law enforcement.

In the days following the discovery of Rene's body, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office worked diligen ...
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    Does anyone know if there's been any update on how the community's been coping since Rene's tragic m... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else hear about the strange circumstances surrounding the witness in Rene Raya's case? I ... ...Read More
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