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Joel Garcia

Case from Abilene, TX dated Apr 18, 2015

Victim Details

Joel Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Abilene

TX

2015-04-18

25

Joel

Garcia

07/09/2026

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Joel Garcia, a 25-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on April 18, 2015, in Abilene, Texas. The incident occurred at the corner of Peach and South 4th Street. Esteban Carmona Jr., a 26-year-old male, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Garcia's death. According to court records, Carmona testified that he shot Garcia because he believed Garcia had raped his sister. Carmona pointed a shotgun at Garcia and fired at his head. Police found Carmona i ...
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  • Taylor Co. jury returns life sentence for man convicted of murder
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