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Margarita Contreras

Case from Yuba-city, CA dated Jun 14, 2019

Victim Details

Margarita Contreras

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Yuba-city

CA

2019-06-14

73

Margarita

Contreras

06/20/2026

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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. ...
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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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    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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