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Maria Quesada

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 20, 2023, Maria Quesada, a 40-year-old resident of Creston, California, tragically lost her life in a murder-suicide incident involving her stepfather, 60-year-old Arturo Quesada. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department reported that around 12:30 p.m., Maria placed a distressing 911 call during a domestic dispute with Arturo at their residence on the 2700 block of Calf Canyon Highway. During the call, dispatchers overheard what they believed to be gunshots.

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  • Cal Coast News: Sheriff releases names of those killed in shooting in Creston
  • KSBY News: Man, woman found dead in home after shots heard in Creston
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    Victim Details

    Maria Quesada

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Creston

    CA

    2023-12-20

    40

    Maria

    Quesada

    12/01/2025

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