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Lucia Pamatz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 19, 2016, a 20-year-old Hispanic female named Lucia Pamatz was tragically killed in her Salem, Oregon home. Fearing for her life, Pamatz had dialed 911 to report that her ex-boyfriend, Cristian Acosta, was attempting to break into her residence on Hyde Court Southeast. The dispatcher instructed her to hide, and she took refuge in a bathroom. While on the line with 911, the dispatcher could hear Pamatz begging for her life as Acosta forced his way in and fired multiple shots. Pamatz ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Lucia Pamatz

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Salem

    OR

    2016-09-19

    20

    Lucia

    Pamatz

    11/26/2025

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    01/07/2024
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    06/30/2023
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