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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 ...Read More
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Robert Lee Lopez
April 13, 2024
Male
Unknown
Santa Maria
CA
1980-08-18
21
Robert Lee
Lopez
11/25/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone know if there were any updates in the Robert Lee Lopez case after the advancements in DN... ...Read More
12/14/2024
12/14/2024
Does anyone here have insights into why there seemed to be such a pervasive issue with witness reluc... ...Read More
08/10/2024
08/10/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been diving into the cold case of Robert Lee Lopez from 1980, and something t... ...Read More
02/06/2023
I've been diving into the cold case of Robert Lee Lopez from 1980, and something t... ...Read More
02/06/2023
