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On a tragic Wednesday, May 30, 2012, the life of 52-year-old Joseph Vito "Joe" Albanese was cut short in a senseless act of violence at the Cafe Racer Espresso in Seattle, Washington. Albanese, a male, was a cherished member of the local music and arts scene, known for his talent as a musician and leather craftsman. The cafe was more than just a coffee shop to Albanese and his friends; it was a communal space, an extension of their living room, where they gathered and fostered a sense of communi ...Read More
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Joseph Vito “Joe” Albanese
Male
White / Caucasian
Seattle
WA
2012-05-30
52
Joseph
Vito Joe Albanese
11/09/2025
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Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot about the people impacted by the Café Racer tragedy, ... ...Read More
07/20/2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about the people impacted by the Café Racer tragedy, ... ...Read More
07/20/2023
Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot about how community spaces like Café Racer meant so muc... ...Read More
03/20/2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about how community spaces like Café Racer meant so muc... ...Read More
03/20/2023
Hey everyone,
I'm new here, but I've been following the Café Racer tragedy closely over the year... ...Read More
01/15/2023
I'm new here, but I've been following the Café Racer tragedy closely over the year... ...Read More
01/15/2023
