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Joe Garcia

Case from Morro-bay, CA dated Nov 07, 1992

Victim Details

Joe L. Garcia

Male

Morro-bay

CA

1992-11-07

60

Joe

Garcia

07/04/2026

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Joe L. Garcia, aged 60, tragically lost his life on November 7, 1992, in Morro Bay, California, during a violent rampage carried out by Lynwood Drake III. Drake, an unemployed handyman, went on a shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including Garcia. The incident occurred in both Morro Bay and Paso Robles, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Garcia was among the victims who were fatally shot as Drake targeted various locations, including a local establishment w ...
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    I was reading about the tragic events that unfolded on November 7, 1992, and can't help but feel sor... ...Read More
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    I've been following discussions about the tragic Morro Bay shootings and wanted to ... ...Read More
    12/21/2023
    I just wanted to share some thoughts on the impact of Joe L. Garcia's passing, especially considerin... ...Read More
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