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John Harold Cruz

Case from Key-west, FL dated Sep 18, 2016

Victim Details

John Harold Cruz

Male

Key-west

FL

2016-09-18

58

John

Harold Cruz

06/25/2026

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John Harold Cruz, a 58-year-old male from Key West, FL, was found dead on September 18, 2016, inside his home at 312 Peacon Lane. Cruz, who had worked as a city building inspector from 2005 to 2013, died from a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The incident was immediately classified as a homicide by the Key West police, marking the first such case in the city in four years. Cruz's wife, Jane Carolyn Cruz, 67, was present at the time and made the emergency call to the police. Despite the in ...
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  • flkeysnews: Key West police remain silent on week-old homicide
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