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Joel Rayon Paniagua

Case from Orlando, FL dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

Joel Rayon Paniagua

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Orlando

FL

2016-06-12

32

Joel

Rayon Paniagua

07/24/2026

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Joel Rayon Paniagua, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2016, during the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. Joel was among the 49 victims who were killed in this horrific mass shooting. He had moved to the United States from Veracruz, Mexico, in search of better opportunities and was known for his hard work and dedication to supporting his family back home. Joel worked in gardening and construction, and his friends and family remember him as a humble and ...
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  • Orlando nightclub shooting - Wikipedia
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