Samuel Lopez

Murdered
Case Description
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The individual initially identified as Samuel Lopez, who was reported to have been shot and killed on October 15, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky, was later determined to be Esaud Cortes. The confusion arose from an initial misidentification by the authorities.

Esaud Cortes, a 47-year-old man, was found shot to death in the 200 block of Race Street in Lexington’s East End. The incident occurred around 9:15 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023, when police responded to a call about a shooting. ...Read More
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  • Coroner identifies man killed in Lexington shooting - WKYT

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    Victim Details

    Samuel Lopez

    Male

    Lexington

    KY

    2023-10-15

    47

    Samuel

    Lopez

    12/11/2024

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    Hey everyone,
    I can't imagine the pain that the family and friends of Esaud Cortes are going th... ...Read More
    10/28/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how the location of the incident hasn't been discussed much? Race Street in ... ...Read More
    10/23/2024
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