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Joel Valdez

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Jul 04, 2023

Victim Details

Joel Valdez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2023-07-04

39

Joel

Valdez

Yes

06/20/2026

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On the Fourth of July in 2023, a day typically marked by celebration, a domestic dispute in Southwest Albuquerque escalated to a fatal conclusion for 39-year-old Joel Valdez. A Hispanic male, Valdez was a tattoo artist and a father. His life was cut short in a violent confrontation that unfolded throughout the day, stemming from months of marital strife with his wife, Erica Valdez.

The conflict had been simmering for some time, with both Joel and Erica accusing each other of infidelity. T ...
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  • City of Albuquerque: APD arrests woman for killing husband
  • KOAT: One dead after shooting in southwest Albuquerque
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