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Joel Torres

Case from San Antonio, TX dated May 05, 2008

Victim Details

Joel Torres

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San Antonio

TX

2008-05-05

36

Joel

Torres

07/15/2026


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On May 5, 2008, 36-year-old Joel Torres was found deceased in his San Antonio, Texas, residence. The San Antonio Police Department responded to a welfare check after neighbors reported not seeing Torres for several days. Upon entry, officers discovered Torres with multiple stab wounds, indicating a violent assault.

Investigators determined that Torres had been involved in a dispute with known individuals prior to his death. The crime scene showed signs of a struggle, and there were no i ...
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