Family ‘shattered’ after two women and infant allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant
A family is mourning the loss of two women and an infant allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant in Modesto, California. Joaquin Escoto, 28, is charged with three counts of murder following a domestic disturbance that led to the discovery of the victims. The family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses and seek support during this tragic time.
- ▪Joaquin Escoto is being held without bail on three counts of murder.
- ▪The victims include 23-year-old Fabiola Gonzalez, 54-year-old Silvia Nuñez, and infant Mateo Gonzalez.
- ▪Escoto had previously been deported from the U.S. three times and had a prior DUI arrest.
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Metro Family ‘shattered’ after two women and infant allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant By Titus Wu Published May 30, 2026, 3:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The family members of two women and an infant killed in a grisly murder that was allegedly carried out by an illegal immigrant broke their silence on the devastating impact they’re going through. “Our family is experiencing a heartbreaking loss that words cannot adequately express,” wrote Marisa Jimenez in a GoFundMe raising money for funeral and memorial expenses. “The devastating circumstances surrounding this tragedy have left our family shattered.” 4 Silvia Nuñez Villalobos and Fabiola Gonzalez Nuñez pose together, embracing.
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