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Chad Munoz

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated May 02, 2023

Victim Details

Chad Munoz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2023-05-02

Chad

Munoz

Yes

07/09/2026

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In a bid to gain entry into the notorious Mexican Mafia, Timothy Bernal carried out the murder of Chad Munoz, a Hispanic man who was a former member of the gang and reportedly in 'bad standing.' On May 2, 2023, Munoz was last seen leaving a Phoenix, Arizona apartment with Bernal and Bernal's girlfriend. The trio drove to several locations throughout the day before Bernal pulled into a neighborhood near 16th Street and Broadway Road under the pretense of looking for someone who owed him money. ...
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  • The Arizona Republic: Man arrested on suspicion of killing former gang member in Phoenix
  • https://www.kold.com: Arizona man sentenced to 48+ years in prison for 2023 murders
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