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Joaquin Barragan

Case from Earlimart, CA dated Sep 30, 2009

Victim Details

Joaquin Barragan

Male

Earlimart

CA

2009-09-30

45

Joaquin

Barragan

07/03/2026

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Joaquin Barragan, a 45-year-old man from Earlimart, California, was found dead on September 30, 2009. His body was discovered on the bank of Deer Creek canal, just east of Earlimart, by ranchers working in the area. The circumstances surrounding his death were quickly linked to a notorious contract killer, Jose Manuel Martinez, also known as "El Mano Negra". Martinez, a hitman with a long history of violent crimes, was later charged with multiple counts of murder, including Barragan's killing. ...
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  • Suspect charged with nine contract killings in California
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    It's crushing to hear about the lengths Jose Manuel Martinez, aka "El Mano Negra," went to in order ... ...Read More
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