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Luis San Pablo Cardiel

Case from Salinas, CA dated Mar 13, 2016

Victim Details

Luis San Pablo Cardiel

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2016-03-13

21

Luis

San Pablo Cardiel

06/26/2026

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Luis San Pablo Cardiel, aged 21, tragically lost his life on March 13, 2016, in Salinas, California. He was born on July 12, 1994, in Watsonville, California. On the night of his death, Luis and his younger brother, Adair Cardiel San Pablo, were seated in their vehicle on the 1000 block of Ramona Avenue when a dark-colored SUV approached them. The occupants of the SUV opened fire, resulting in a fatal shooting. Luis was pronounced dead at the scene, while his brother Adair, who was 18 years old, ...
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  • The Salinas Californian: Salinas homicide victims ID’d
  • The Salinas Californian: Two killed in Salinas shooting
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    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Luis and Adair Cardiel San Pablo's murder and somethin... ...Read More
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