Joel Valdez

Murdered
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Joel Valdez, a 39-year-old tattoo artist and father of three from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was fatally shot on July 4, 2023. The incident occurred near the intersection of 98th and Rio Clara, where Valdez was found deceased with at least one gunshot wound.

The Albuquerque Police Department's investigation revealed that Joel Valdez and his wife, Erica Valdez, had been experiencing marital problems for several months. Their disputes escalated in the week leading up to the incident, with b ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joel Valdez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2023-07-04

    39

    Joel

    Valdez

    Yes

    12/13/2024

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    Is it just me, or has this case gone cold? I haven't heard any updates or new developments in quite ... ...Read More
    07/14/2023
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