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Carlos Alberto Cruz Portillo

Case from Janesville, WI dated May 20, 2021

Victim Details

Carlos Alberto Cruz Portillo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Janesville

WI

2021-05-20

27

Carlos

Alberto Cruz Portillo

07/05/2026

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Carlos Alberto Cruz Portillo, a 27-year-old resident of Janesville, Wisconsin, tragically passed away on May 20, 2021. Born on February 22, 1994, in Comayagua, Honduras, Carlos moved to Milton, Wisconsin, at the age of eight. He attended school in Milton and later graduated from Janesville Parker High School in 2013. Carlos was known for his vibrant personality and was cherished by his family and friends.

The circumstances surrounding Carlos's death were particularly tragic, as it was par ...
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  • GazetteXtra: Name of second man in murder-suicide revealed
  • WCLO: Police: Janesville murder-suicide stemmed from relationship with Madison woman
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