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Robert Lee Lopez

Case from Santa Maria, CA dated Aug 18, 1980

Victim Details

Robert Lee Lopez

April 13, 2024

Male

Unknown

Santa Maria

CA

1980-08-18

21

Robert Lee

Lopez

07/17/2026


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On August 18, 1980, Robert Lee Lopez, aged 21, was found dead in Santa Maria, California. The incident remains part of a tragic chapter of Santa Maria’s history, where violent crimes often went unsolved. Lopez was reportedly involved in a confrontation, and details surrounding the incident pointed towards possible foul play, leading authorities to classify his death as a homicide. Despite the initial investigation, his murder was never solved, and it has since been added to the list of cold ca ...
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