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Adair San Pablo Cardiel

Case from Salinas, CA dated Mar 13, 2016

Victim Details

Adair San Pablo Cardiel

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2016-03-13

18

Adair

San Pablo Cardiel

07/05/2026

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Adair San Pablo Cardiel, an 18-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on March 13, 2016. Adair and his older brother, Luis Cardiel San Pablo, were victims of a double homicide that occurred late at night on Ramona Avenue. The brothers were seated in their vehicle when a dark-colored SUV approached and opened fire. Luis, aged 21, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Adair, who sustained a gunshot wound to the back of his head, was rushed to Natividad Medical Center ...
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  • The Salinas Californian: Salinas homicide victims ID’d
  • The Salinas Californian: Two killed in Salinas shooting
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    I'd like to talk about the impact this tragedy had on the community and how it's been overshadowed b... ...Read More
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