Clemente Curiel

Clemente Curiel, an 84-year-old resident of San Lorenzo, California, was the victim of a brutal beating that occurred in Oakland on July 10, 2012. Curiel, a retired baker, was attacked and left to die in East Oakland. Despite his age and vulnerability, he was subjected to extreme violence, which ultimately caused his death. The incident shocked the community due to its brutality and the fact that it targeted an elderly man.

Following the attack, authorities worked to identify the assailant, and the case received media attention, bringing awareness to the senseless violence against elderly citizens in Oakland. Curiel's death highlighted the ongoing issues of violent crime in the area and the dangers that even the most vulnerable community members face. The authorities called on the public for any information that could lead to the capture of those responsible for this tragic crime.