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Michael Magic Mike

Death by Force
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Michael Guadalupe Esparza, known as "Magic Mike," was a 34-year-old tattoo artist who tragically lost his life on May 1, 2004, after being shot in his tattoo parlor, Body Illusions, located in South Whittier, CA. On April 26, 2004, Esparza was working at his shop, giving a tattoo to a customer when three men wearing motorcycle gear entered the establishment around 3:30 p.m. One of the men opened fire, striking Esparza in the head. Despite the chaos, the customer and four other employees managed ...Read More
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  • Leagle: PEOPLE v. JARAMILLO | B210249. | 20100222011 | Leagle.com
    • Victim Details

    Michael G. Magic Mike Esparza

    Male

    South-whittier

    CA

    2004-04-26

    34

    Michael

    Magic Mike

    11/19/2025

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