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The victim, Antonio Espinoza, 54 years old at the time of his
death was living in Modesto. Espinoza was working at his business,
Tony's Pool Hall, 1352 Paradise Road, Modesto, CA, when he was
shot and killed by suspects, Rene Alvardo Cardenas and his
brother, Jose Tapia Lozano Cardenas on 5/28/1988.
Follow-up investigation revealed that the suspects had conspired
to rob the victim which resulted in the victim being shot. Both
Cardenas brothers fled to Mexico, whereabouts are unknown.
The weapon was not recovered.
The suspects were identified as following:
Suspect #1 - Rene Alvardo Cardenas: aka: Rene Alvarado, "El
Torro", Rene Carinas-Alvarado, Rene Alvara Cardenas.
(photo from 1987)
Suspect #2 - Jose Tapia Lozano Cardenas: aka: Jose Cardenas, Jose
Tapia, Jose Lozano, Jose Tapia Lozano. (Age at time of murder was 22 years old).
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives. The Espinoza
family is asking for your help in bringing this killer to justice.
No reward has been offered.
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Do
not attempt to apprehend this suspect.
- If
you have any information to provide please contact:
- Detective Copeland (209) 525-7080 or
use the 24-hour number (209) 525-7114.