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Petra Maribel Bellanos Casarez

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Sep 12, 2018

Victim Details

Petra Maribel Bellanos Casarez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Bakersfield

CA

2018-09-12

45

Petra

Maribel Bellanos Casarez

07/06/2026

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Petra Maribel Bellanos Casarez, aged 45, tragically lost her life on September 12, 2018, in Bakersfield, California. Her death was part of a horrific shooting spree carried out by her ex-husband, Javier Casarez. The incident began at T&T Trucking, where Javier confronted and fatally shot an employee, Emanuel Contreras. Following this, he turned the gun on Petra, killing her on the spot. The violence did not end there; Javier continued his rampage, killing three more individuals before ultimately ...
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  • latimes.com: Love triangle could be motive in Bakersfield shooting rampage, witness says
  • The Bakersfield Californian: Six dead — five victims and suspect — in southeast Bakersfield shooting
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    I've been following the Bakersfield tragedy closely, and my heart goes out to Petra Maribel Bellanos... ...Read More
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