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Francisco Javier Nava

Case from San Diego, CA dated Jan 11, 2009

Victim Details

Francisco Javier Nava

March 28, 2022

Male

Other

San Diego

CA

2009-01-11

Francisco Javier

Nava

Yes

07/22/2026


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Francisco Javier Nava, age 22, was killed on January 11, 2009, in San Diego, California. The incident occurred in the O'Farrell neighborhood where Nava was found with multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. After the attack, the suspect stole Nava's car, which was eventually traced through an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Authorities arrested David Nava in Dana Point after a brief pursuit. He now faces charges of murder and vehicle ...
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  • Seeking peace after six gang slayings - San Diego Union-Tribune
  • Remembering Francisco J. Nava Jr. A.K.A. Grande - Facebook
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