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Angel Villafranca

Case from Bradenton, FL dated Oct 06, 2020

Victim Details

Angel Villafranca

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Bradenton

FL

2020-10-06

17

Angel

Villafranca

07/05/2026

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Angel Eduardo Villafranca, a 17-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, tragically lost his life on October 6, 2020. He was found deceased in his car in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the 1800 block of MLK Avenue East. The Bradenton Police Department, along with the Manatee County Homicide Task Force, determined that Angel had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The discovery of his body led to an immediate investigation by local authorities.

The investigation quickly led to the arrest ...
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  • https://www.mysuncoast.com: Police identify victim in Bradenton Homicide, 2 juveniles arrested
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