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Anibal Cristobal Francisco

Case from Gadsden, AL dated May 17, 2017

Victim Details

Anibal Cristobal Francisco

Male

Gadsden

AL

2017-05-17

23

Anibal

Cristobal Francisco

Yes

06/26/2026

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In the quiet city of Gadsden, Alabama, the life of 23-year-old Anibal Cristobal Francisco, a male, was tragically cut short on the evening of May 17, 2017. He was discovered in his home, the victim of a fatal shooting that sent ripples of concern through the community. The incident was not a random act of violence but rather the brutal outcome of a home invasion that turned deadly.

The investigation into the homicide led authorities to a suspect, Vanderous Djean Jones. Following the gathe ...
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  • Anibar Francisco Obituary (2017) - Gadsden, AL - The Gadsden Times
  • AL.com: Teen charged in deadly Gadsden home invasion
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