Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
291 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Ardo Cuenca-curiel death by force case profile photo

Ardo Cuenca-curiel

Case from Salt Lake City, UT dated Feb 18, 2016

Victim Details

Ardo Cuenca-curiel

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salt Lake City

UT

2016-02-18

17

Ardo

Cuenca-curiel

07/20/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On a cold February evening in 2016, a tragic event unfolded in a quiet South Salt Lake neighborhood, leaving a young Hispanic/Latino male, 17-year-old Armando Cuenca-Curiel, and two others dead. The incident, which took place on February 18th, occurred inside a Ford Explorer that was found stopped in the middle of Park Creek Lane. When police arrived, they discovered Cuenca-Curiel, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to his side. Two brothers, Angel Lopez-Salinas, 20, and Lauro "Raul" Lopez- ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Ardo Cuenca-curiel, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 2 killed, 2 hospitalized in shootout inside SUV | KSL.com
  • 3rd victim in South Salt Lake shooting dies | KSL.com
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone,
    I've been following this case for a while, and something that's been sticking with ... ...Read More
    09/25/2024
    Has anyone else been following the heartbreaking case of Armando Cuenca-Curiel and the Lopez-Salinas... ...Read More
    06/19/2024
    Does anyone know more about Mahad Abdirashid Omar’s involvement? I’ve been reading up on the cas... ...Read More
    03/29/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Ardo Cuenca-curiel

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in
    GoFundMe fundraiser

    Other Cases from Salt Lake City, Utah

    Steve Kallas death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Steve Kallas

    Death: Dec 14, 2025
    On the morning of December 14, 2025, Salt Lake City police officers were dispatched to the Sugar Hou o ...Read More
    Michael Preston Mike Brown death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Michael Preston Mike Brown

    Death: Sep 02, 1971
    On a Thursday afternoon, September 2, 1971, a young Caucasian male named Michael Preston Bown, age 2 ...Read More
    Adalid Serrano-Robles death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Adalid Serrano-Robles

    Death: Dec 11, 2021
    In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Salt Lake City, tragedy struck, claiming the life of Ada d ...Read More
    Martin James Barron death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Martin James Barron

    Death: Jun 26, 2018
    On a summer evening in West Valley City, Utah, the life of 33-year-old Martin Barron was tragically y ...Read More
    Jose Ramirez death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Jose Ramirez

    Death: Oct 07, 2024
    In the early morning hours of October 7, 2024, a confrontation on a Salt Lake City highway escalated e ...Read More
    Guthrie Serawop death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Guthrie Serawop

    Death: Feb 01, 2023
    In the early evening of February 1, 2023, a violent encounter in Salt Lake City, Utah, claimed the l ...Read More
    Hay Ly death by force case in Salt Lake City, UT

    Hay Ly

    Death: Mar 03, 2024
    A quiet Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City was shattered by violence on March 3, 2024, leaving 61-ye y ...Read More