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Ausencio Lopez Aria

Death by Force
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Ausencio Lopez Aria, a 41-year-old resident of Vista, California, tragically lost his life on July 25, 2004. His death was the result of a violent incident that shocked the local community. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling, as it was later revealed to be a murder. Lopez Aria was found dead in his home, and the investigation that followed uncovered a series of alarming details.

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  • San Diego Union-Tribune: Deliberations begin in Vista murder trial
  • San Diego Union-Tribune: Murder trials rise in North County in 2005
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    Victim Details

    Ausencio Lopez Aria

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Vista

    CA

    2004-07-25

    41

    Ausencio

    Lopez Aria

    12/01/2025

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