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Robert Bettencourt

Case from Murrieta, CA dated Mar 03, 2023

Victim Details

Robert Bettencourt

Male

Black / African American

Murrieta

CA

2023-03-03

78

Robert

Bettencourt

06/24/2026

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On March 3, 2023, 78-year-old Robert Bettencourt was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery at his residence in the 28000 block of Whitaker Street, near Grand Avenue, in Winchester, California. The crime remained undiscovered until March 6, when concerned family members requested a welfare check after being unable to contact him. Responding deputies found signs of forced entry and evidence of a struggle, leading to the discovery of Bettencourt's body inside the home.

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  • Valley News: Man accused of joining others in killing Winchester senior pleads not guilty
  • Home-Invasion Killing In Winchester: 4 Men Ordered To Stand Trial
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