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Matthew Angel Fangz Portillo

Case from Las Cruces, NM dated Sep 05, 2021

Victim Details

Matthew Angel Fangz Portillo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Las Cruces

NM

2021-09-05

31

Matthew

Angel Fangz Portillo

07/12/2026

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On September 5, 2021, Matthew Angel Fangz Portillo, a 31-year-old resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, met a tragic end. The circumstances surrounding his death were marked by suspicion and eventual criminal investigation. According to reports, Portillo's death was believed to have occurred sometime before 3 a.m. on the mentioned date, although the exact cause of his death was not immediately known to the authorities.

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  • KFOX: Police arrest 16-year-old accused of deadly shooting in Las Cruces on Sunday
  • Las Cruces Sun-News: Teen arrested in Juniper Avenue shooting that left one dead
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