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Cynthia Medina

Case from Castroville, CA dated Jul 20, 2017

Victim Details

Cynthia Medina

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Castroville

CA

2017-07-20

37

Cynthia

Medina

06/27/2026

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Cynthia Medina, a 37-year-old resident of Castroville, California, tragically lost her life on the evening of July 20, 2017. The incident occurred on Merritt Street, where an argument between Cynthia and another woman, Melissa Lillian Paniagua, escalated into a deadly confrontation. According to reports, a 911 call was made to report a heated argument, followed by another call reporting gunshots. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Cynthia Medina unconscious and without a pulse. Despi ...
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  • Sheriff's Deputies Seek Castroville Woman Suspected In Fatal Shooting
  • Castroville: 29-year-old pleads guilty to 2nd degree murder - KION546
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