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Jose Alcaraz-Caracoza

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 10, 2024, Jose Alcaraz-Caracoza, a 46-year-old man from Tacoma, Washington, tragically lost his life in Yelm, Washington. The incident occurred at the residence of Alvaro Cruz-Ibarra, who has since been charged with second-degree murder in connection with Alcaraz-Caracoza's death.

According to reports, Cruz-Ibarra and Alcaraz-Caracoza had met the previous night when Cruz-Ibarra stopped to assist Alcaraz-Caracoza, who had run out of gas. The two men attended a wedding together ...Read More
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  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Yelm homeowner charged with murder, accused of shooting man over misplaced items
  • The Daily Chronicle: Judge sets no bail for man accused of murder near Lake Lawrence in Thurston County - The Daily Chronicle
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    Victim Details

    Jose Alcaraz-Caracoza

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Yelm

    WA

    2024-11-10

    46

    Jose

    Alcaraz-Caracoza

    Yes

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (1)
    Hey everyone, I'm really shaken up by this case. It’s such a tragic turn of events. I wanted to sh... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
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