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Fugitive who evaded capture for 25 years sentenced in California murder

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A fugitive captured in Mexico 25 years after a deadly shooting in Ventura has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, authorities announced Monday. Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, 48, was one of three men involved in the 1998 murder of 35-year-old restaurant owner Felipe Arambula, according to…

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Manuel Alejandro Vasquez sentenced to 25 years to life after fleeing to Mexico following 1998 murder (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, 48, received a 25 year to life sentence in state prison after murdering Felipe Arambula in 1998, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    Fugitive who evaded capture for 25 years sentenced in California murder (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    A fugitive captured in Mexico 25 years after a deadly shooting in Ventura has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, authorities announced Monday. Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, 48, was one of three men involved in the 1998 murder of 35-year-old restaurant owner Felipe Arambula, according to…