Joel Cruz

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Case Description    (Solved)
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On October 12, 2016, 19-year-old Joel Cruz was found lying in the street on McNeil Street in North Houston. He had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of 36-year-old Ronald Craig Jones, who was charged with Cruz's murder. Details regarding the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident remain limited. The case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing violent crime in Houston.
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    Victim Details

    Joel Cruz

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2016-10-13

    19

    Joel

    Cruz

    Yes

    11/02/2024


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    Does anyone know if there are any YouTube videos available covering the murder of Joel Cruz? I'm int... ...Read More
    08/27/2023
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    08/03/2023