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Jose Marquez

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of October 8, 2022, a family dispute in Avondale, Arizona, ended in tragedy, claiming the life of 32-year-old Jose de Jesus Marquez Castañeda. Known affectionately as 'Chuyo,' Jose was a loving and caring young man with a passion for art. He filled countless sketchbooks with his street art-style drawings and expressed himself through writing and reading. A man who took pride in his appearance, Jose was described by his family as a perfectionist who wouldn't leave home ...Read More
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  • https://www.azfamily.com: Man shoots and kills brother during fight in Avondale, police say
  • https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2022/10/11/avondale-man-claims-self-defense-in-his-brothers-slaying-court-documents-say/10466213002/
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    Victim Details

    Jose Marquez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Avondale

    AZ

    2022-10-08

    32

    Jose

    Marquez

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking about the lasting impact on Jose Marquez's kids after his tragic passing. Losing ... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact of traumatic loss on children, especially in cases li... ...Read More
    06/30/2024
    Has anyone read the recent updates about the memorial services being organized for Jose Marquez? I c... ...Read More
    04/17/2023
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