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Carlos Lopez

Case from Orange County, CA dated Feb 28, 1984

Victim Details

Carlos Lopez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Orange County

CA

1984-02-28

63

Carlos

Lopez

07/02/2026

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Carlos Lopez, aged 63, passed away on February 28, 1984, in California. His death was the subject of significant investigation and legal scrutiny. According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Carlos Lopez died while in custody. The investigation into his death revealed that he experienced a custodial death, which prompted a thorough review by the authorities. The Orange County Sheriff's Department conducted an internal investigation, and the findings were subsequently released by t ...
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  • School Sniping Victim Dies - The New York Times
  • Obituary | Angelica Lopez of Thomasville, Georgia
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