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Joe Camara
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Fresno
State: California
County: Fresno County
Date of birth: August 10, 1960
Date of death: February 14, 1996
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: Hispanic/Latino
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: February
LEA: Fresno County Sheriff's Office, Fresno, California
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August 14, 2023 | By: Catherine Keith This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida’s Applied Journalism class. Joe Camara died almost 30 years ago, but his memory still lives on through his loved ones. “He has taught me to live life and not take anyone for granted,” said his wife, Judy Camara. Camara was born in Portugal and raised alongside his two sisters. In search of a better life, his parents moved the family to California when he was a child. Once they arrived, Camara’s parents followed a family tradition of working on a dairy farm. Camara loved to go roping on his time off, part of his love of the country lifestyle and horseback riding. After going roping for hours, he would come home and spend time with his family. “He was very laid back,” Judy said. “He never had a hot temper.” “He was always a good guy and didn’t have any enemies.” On February... Read More
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