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Ryan Doka

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jan 01, 2017

Victim Details

Ryan Doka

March 28, 2022

Male

Unknown

Phoenix

AZ

2017-01-01

2017-01-01

36

Ryan

Doka

yes

07/15/2026


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In a Phoenix home on New Year's Day, a conversation about spiritual matters and the struggles of drug addiction took a fatal turn, leaving one man dead. Ryan Doka, a 36-year-old male, was shot and killed during the encounter. The incident led to the arrest of 29-year-old Alex Pineda, who was later booked on suspicion of second-degree murder.

The evening began with Pineda and Doka engaged in a deep discussion about spiritual healing and their personal battles with drug addiction. They were ...
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    Was anyone else struck by the conversation between Pineda and Doka about "spiritual healing"? It's s... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the role of drugs in the tragic events of New Year’s Day invol... ...Read More
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