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Hector Velasquez Vargas

Death by Force
Case Description
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Hector Velasquez Vargas, a 55-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead on April 26, 2024, in a canal near Kaplan, Louisiana. Vargas, who was homeless and last known to be living in the Lafayette area, was discovered floating in the water by a local farmer. Authorities later confirmed that he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, which ultimately led to his death.

Following an investigation, law enforcement officials identified two suspects in connection with Vargas’s murder. Gabriel Alava ...Read More
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  • KADN News 15: VPSO: Body found in Kaplan canal identified; victim was murdered; pair arrested
  • UPDATE: Two Lafayette men booked in connection with body found ...
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    Victim Details

    Hector Velasquez Vargas

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Kaplan

    LA

    2024-04-26

    55

    Hector

    Velasquez Vargas

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Did anyone else hear about Hector Velasquez Vargas' unique story before he was found? It’s so trag... ...Read More
    10/13/2024
    Has anyone else been trying to piece together what might have happened between Hector and these two ... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    So disturbing to read about how Hector Velasquez Vargas lost his life. I can't help but wonder about... ...Read More
    08/28/2024
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