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Joseph Matus

Case from Westmorland, CA dated Apr 06, 2018

Victim Details

Joseph Matus

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Westmorland

CA

2018-04-06

21

Joseph

Matus

07/09/2026

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Joseph Matus, a 21-year-old resident of Westmorland, California, tragically passed away on April 6, 2018. Born on December 6, 1996, in El Centro, California, Joseph had recently moved to Westmorland with his girlfriend and their two young daughters. He had just started a new job and was looking forward to building a future for his family. On the day of his death, Joseph was fatally shot in what appeared to be a targeted attack. The incident occurred in a residential area, and neighbors reported ...
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  • Arraignment set for 2018 Westmorland homicide - The Desert Review
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