Manuel Escobar

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 25, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at the Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve in Palmetto, Florida. Manuel Escobar, a 32-year-old man from Bradenton, Florida, was found dead in the trunk of a car. The discovery was made by Palmetto police officers who were on patrol at the nature preserve, located at 101 U.S. 41, around 2 a.m.

Investigations revealed that Escobar had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting did not occur ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Manuel Escobar

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Bradenton

    FL

    2024-08-25

    32

    Manuel

    Escobar

    Yes

    12/05/2024

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