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Melissa Gutierrez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2023, a tragedy unfolded in the small community of Gila Bend, Arizona, forever altering the lives of two families. On July 3rd, 44-year-old Melissa Gutierrez was fatally shot at a residence located off Paloma Road and Interstate 8. The violent incident also claimed the life of a young man, 22-year-old Orlando Osegueda. The event sent shockwaves through the quiet desert town as investigators from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office descended upon the scene to piece together the ...Read More
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  • FOX 10 Phoenix: Man accused of shooting, killing 2 near Gila Bend
  • https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/02/phoenix-area-homicides-in-july-2023-what-we-know/70377593007/
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    Victim Details

    Melissa Gutierrez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Gila-bend

    AZ

    2023-07-03

    44

    Melissa

    Gutierrez

    Yes

    12/02/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been really shaken by what happened to Melissa Gutierrez and Orlando Osegueda. It's just so dif... ...Read More
    06/25/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the connection between Melissa Gutierrez and Orlando Osegueda? I... ...Read More
    07/30/2023
    Does anyone have more information about Melissa Gutierrez and her family? I can't stop thinking abou... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
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