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Joann Lopez

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jul 19, 2012

Victim Details

Joann Lopez

March 28, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2012-07-19

2012-07-19

yes

$1,000

32

Joann

Lopez

07/02/2026


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In the early morning hours of July 3, 2012, the life of 32-year-old Joann J. Lopez was tragically cut short in Phoenix, Arizona. At approximately 2:30 a.m., she was discovered inside the cab of a Chevy pickup truck in the area of 2800 West Washington Street with a fatal gunshot wound. The truck was still running when she was found slumped over in the driver's seat.

Authorities believe Lopez was driving away from a party when she was shot. Her family, who lovingly called her Joanna, receiv ...
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  • 10 July cold cases yet to be solved in the Valley - ABC15 Arizona
  • Family of woman killed in 2012 asks for leads - ABC15 Arizona
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