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In the quiet community of Fairview, Utah, the afternoon of June 1, 2020, was shattered by a tragic event that ended the life of 73-year-old Joseph Vallejo. A male resident of the area, his life was abruptly taken in a violent encounter that would soon lead to a startling confession.
On that Monday, at approximately 5:20 p.m., emergency dispatchers in Sanpete County received a chilling phone call. The man on the other end of the line, 32-year-old Michael Hartnell, stated that he had killed ...Read More
On that Monday, at approximately 5:20 p.m., emergency dispatchers in Sanpete County received a chilling phone call. The man on the other end of the line, 32-year-old Michael Hartnell, stated that he had killed ...Read More
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Joseph Vallejo
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Fairview
UT
2020-06-01
73
Joseph
Vallejo
11/05/2025
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It's hard to wrap my head around what Joseph Vallejo's family must be going through after such a tra... ...Read More
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Hi everyone,
I've been following the tragic story of Joseph Vallejo and wanted to share s... ...Read More
03/30/2024
I've been following the tragic story of Joseph Vallejo and wanted to share s... ...Read More
03/30/2024
I came across the details of Joseph Vallejo's murder, and it's been weighing heavily on my mind, esp... ...Read More
09/09/2023
09/09/2023
