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Ricardo Arturo Zapata

Case from San-bernardino, CA dated Feb 08, 2017

Victim Details

Ricardo Arturo Zapata

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-bernardino

CA

2017-02-08

31

Ricardo

Arturo Zapata

07/07/2026

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Ricardo Arturo Zapata, aged 31, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2017, in San Bernardino, California. Zapata, along with Michael Ricardo Vargas, 39, was found dead inside a converted garage apartment on June Street in Muscoy, a neighborhood in San Bernardino. The discovery of their bodies was made by local authorities following reports of gunshots in the area. Both men had suffered fatal gunshot wounds, leading investigators to quickly classify the incident as a double homicide.

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  • Double homicide in Muscoy under investigation by San Bernardino police, Sheriff’s Department
  • Muscoy double homicide victims identified as suspect pleads not guilty
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    Has anyone else been following the witness accounts in the Zapata and Vargas case? I’ve read some ... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
    I just can't shake the thought that Ricardo and Michael's neighborhood must feel forever changed aft... ...Read More
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    Has anyone heard any updates on the forensic analysis in the case of Ricardo Arturo Zapata and Micha... ...Read More
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