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Released: July 22, 2019 - Monday, 03:25 PM

Homicide Investigation

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 7-7-19, Approximately 6:45 AMPlace of Occurrence: Estrella Road near Hog Canyon Rd, Rural Paso RoblesVictim Information: Primitivo Pacheco Ortega, 20, Paso Robles/San Miguel areaSuspect Information: N/AOn 7-7-19 at approximately 6:45 AM, the Sheriff's Office was contacted regarding a possible body spotted on the side of the roadway off of Estrella Road near Hog Canyon in rural Paso Robles. Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and found a deceased Hispanic male who has been identified as 20-year-old Primitivo Pacheco Ortega from the Paso Robles/San Miguel area.
Sheriff's Detectives have now determined this is a homicide investigation. The victim was located deceased with multiple stab wounds.
The investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time.