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Paul Morales Jr.

Case from Salinas, CA dated Jan 07, 2015

Victim Details

Paul Morales Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Salinas

CA

2015-01-07

25

Paul

Morales Jr.

06/23/2026

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Paul Gilbert Morales Jr., a 25-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on January 7, 2015. Morales, known affectionately as "PJ" by his family and friends, was found dead from a gunshot wound on the 1600 block of Madrid Avenue in Salinas. His death marked the first homicide in Salinas for the year 2015, a year that saw a troubling spike in violent incidents within the city. Morales was a beloved member of the community, remembered for his passion for football, his entr ...
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    It's been over eight years since Paul "PJ" Morales Jr. was taken from us, and it feels like the comm... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Paul "PJ" Morales Jr.? I recently came across this story,... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else feel that the community support for PJ's family was incredibly moving? I've been fo... ...Read More
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