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Cristina Palmares

Death by Force
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In May of 2020, a Phoenix woman's life was tragically cut short in an act of domestic violence. Cristina Palmares, a 30-year-old female, was shot and killed by her husband, Estevanico Palmares, on May 18, 2020. The fatal shooting also claimed the life of their 35-year-old male roommate. The incident occurred at their residence near the intersection of I-10 and 48th Street.

Authorities were alerted to the situation after gunshots were heard earlier in the day, leading them to perform a wel ...Read More
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  • AZFamily: PD: Man arrested after shooting, killing his wife and their roommate in Phoenix
  • Arizona Daily Sun: Phoenix police: man suspected in double homicide case jailed
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    Victim Details

    Cristina Palmares

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Phoenix

    AZ

    2020-05-18

    30

    Cristina

    Palmares

    11/29/2025

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