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Panamanian was tortured and murdered in Paso Canoas

January 28, 2018 by Staff News Writer

Prior to being killed with two shots, a Panamanian national was beaten and tortured by four men. The 49-year-old named Morales was found dead in his house in Campo Nuevo de Paso Canoas.

The events occurred between 10 and 11:00 p.m., when the victim was in his home. After being immobilized, Morales received knife wounds in the legs. Subsequently, the subjects searched the house and before leaving, they shot two bullets to the victim, one in the neck and one in the back.

The murder remains under investigation, with the aim of finding those responsible.

crhoy.com

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