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Angel Cruz

Case from Apopka, FL dated Oct 19, 2015

Victim Details

Angel Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Apopka

FL

2015-10-19

19

Angel

Cruz

07/07/2026

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Angel Cruz, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on October 19, 2015, in Apopka, Florida. His body was discovered in a ditch along Golden Gem Road, an area commonly used for dumping trash and unwanted items. Cruz had been shot multiple times, and his death was immediately ruled a homicide by the authorities. His family, particularly his sister Yaniva Cruz, expressed their devastation and called for justice, describing Angel as a good kid who was turning his life around after spending thre ...
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  • Man found in ravine shot to death, officials say - WESH
  • Gunman sought after man found shot to death in ditch - WFTV
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    Has anyone else been struck by the eerie location where Angel Cruz's body was found? It’s so unset... ...Read More
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