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Joel Garcia

Death by Force

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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joel Garcia

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Abilene

    TX

    2015-04-18

    25

    Joel

    Garcia

    11/11/2025

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