Location: 37700 block of Road 58, London
Incident Date: 4/28/18
Incident Time: Approximately Midnight
Case Number: 18-05634
City: New London
Posted by: Dispatch
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On May 1, 2018, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office completed an autopsy on the victim, Paul Abarca, and determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the upper torso.
Victim: Paul Abarca, 54 years of age, resident of New London
On April 28 2018, Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit began a homicide investigation after the victim was found deceased at his home in the 37700 block of Road 58 in New London. Early in the investigation, Detectives determined foul play was involved. On May 1, 2018, the Tulare County Sheriff Department completed an autopsy on the victim and determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the upper torso.
This case remains active and is currently under investigation anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Det. Daniel Burns or Sgt. Gary Marks with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit at (559) 733-6218 or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.
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Victim: Paul Abarca, 54 years old, New London
Narrative:
On 04-28-18, at 0409 hours, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 37700 block of Road 58, in the community of New London, regarding a vehicle fire. Deputies and TC FIRE Personnel arrived at the residence and the vehicle fire was extinguished.
Deputies then checked the residence on the property and located a deceased male inside. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit ultimately responded and assumed the investigation and were able to identify the deceased as Paul Abarca, 54 years old.
As a result of the investigation, Detectives determined foul play resulted in the death of the victim.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Greg Burns or Sgt. Gary Marks with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218. Anonymous information can be sent by email to TCSO@tipnow.com or send a text or leave a voice message at (559) 725-4194.