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Police identify victim of homicide on Great Island Street

By Avery Johnson

Published February 23, 2021 11:32 AM

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police have identified the victim of a homicide that happened on Great Island Street last week.

Police said the woman has been identified as 57-year-old Gabriela Guzman.

Guzman's boyfriend, 59-year-old Richard Ruiz, is facing murder and evading charges in connection to her death and a chase that police said happened when he was found.

Ruiz has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his next hearing is set for March 9.

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Avery Johnson

Avery Johnson is the Digital Content Director at KION News Channel 5/46.

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