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Pablo Bautista

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 9, 2016, 49-year-old Pablo Bautista was killed in a tragic incident in Tampa, Florida, involving a dispute over a car repossession. The altercation took place in a parking lot, where Bautista confronted a tow truck operator attempting to repossess his vehicle. During the confrontation, Bautista stabbed the tow truck driver multiple times, leading to a chaotic scene.

The incident escalated rapidly, resulting in Bautista being fatally injured. Law enforcement has been investigati ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Pablo Bautista

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tampa

    FL

    2016-04-09

    49

    Pablo

    Bautista

    11/29/2025


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