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Juan Espinal

Case from Lawrence, MA dated Mar 08, 2017

Victim Details

Juan Espinal

Male

Lawrence

MA

2017-03-08

18

Juan

Espinal

07/05/2026

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On the cold morning of March 8, 2017, the life of 18-year-old Juan Espinal was cut tragically short in Lawrence, Massachusetts. A male student and high school basketball player, Espinal was remembered by loved ones as a funny, hard-working, and humble young man. He was known for his dedication to his family, working to help his mother find a new apartment and caring for his younger siblings. His friends insisted he was focused on his education and staying away from street violence.

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