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Richard Joe Smiley Rodriguez, a 23-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on April 3, 2000, in Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Rodriguez was shot in the El Sereno neighborhood, a community known for its diverse population and occasional violent incidents. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately classified as a homicide, prompting a thorough investigation by local law enforcement agencies.

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Victim Details

Richard Joe Smiley Rodriguez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2000-04-03

23

Richard

Rodriguez

11/06/2025