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Margarita Contreras

Death by Force
Case Description
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Margarita Contreras, aged 73, tragically lost her life on June 14, 2019, in Yuba City, California. The incident occurred in her home, where she was found with apparent gunshot wounds alongside another victim, Jose Manuel Ramirez. The police responded to a report of a shooting just before noon and discovered the two deceased individuals. The investigation revealed that the victims and the suspect, Diego Martinez, were acquaintances, although the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear. ...Read More
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  • Appeal-Democrat: Suspect in Yuba City double-murder is arrested in Los Angeles
  • KCRA: New details released in Yuba City double homicide investigation
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    Victim Details

    Margarita Contreras

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Yuba-city

    CA

    2019-06-14

    73

    Margarita

    Contreras

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm really puzzled about how quickly Diego Martinez and his mother, Christy Madl, managed to get all... ...Read More
    07/19/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this must have had on the community of Yuba City. Margarita C... ...Read More
    03/19/2023
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