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Juan Bautista Moreno

Death by Force
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Juan Bautista Moreno, a 52-year-old man, was found dead near McFarland, California, in an orange grove south of Elmo Highway. His death was linked to a series of murders allegedly committed by Jose Manuel Martinez, a suspected contract killer with ties to multiple homicides across California. Martinez was accused of carrying out murders dating back more than 30 years, with authorities identifying him as a suspect in nine killings, including Moreno's.

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    Victim Details

    Juan Bautista Moreno

    Male

    McFarland

    CA

    2009-03-23

    52

    Juan

    Bautista Moreno

    11/27/2025

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