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Miguel Chavez Zavala

Case from Salinas, CA dated Jul 02, 2013

Victim Details

Miguel Chavez Zavala

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2013-07-02

18

Miguel

Chavez Zavala

07/09/2026

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Miguel Chavez Zavala, an 18-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on July 2, 2013. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the bleachers at the baseball field in Closter Park. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The initial investigation faced significant challenges, as witnesses reported seeing several individuals fleeing the scene, but there was insufficient information to make any arrests at the time.

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  • KSBW: Arrest made in decade-old murder case in Salinas
  • KION546: Salinas Police make arrest in 10-year cold case homicide at Closter Park – KION546
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