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Joseph Shuemaker

Case from Santa-cruz, CA dated Aug 23, 2016

Victim Details

Joseph Joey Shuemaker

Male

Santa-cruz

CA

2016-08-23

24

Joseph

Shuemaker

07/16/2026

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Joseph "Joey" Shuemaker, a 24-year-old resident of Santa Cruz, California, tragically lost his life on August 23, 2016. Shuemaker was shot to death along the San Lorenzo River levee, a location known for its issues with drug dealing. The incident occurred early in the morning, and it was later revealed that the motive behind the murder was a dispute over drug dealing territories. Nino Ruiz, 27, and his girlfriend, Jenessa Kic, 31, were arrested and charged with Shuemaker's murder. According to c ...
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  • Third suspect arraigned in Santa Cruz levee homicide – Santa Cruz ...
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    I've been following the tragic case of Joey Shuemaker and something really sticks out to me about th... ...Read More
    10/12/2023
    Did anyone else follow the memorial that Joey's friends and family set up at the location where he w... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about Joey Shuemaker and how his life was taken so unfairly. It's hard not ... ...Read More
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