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Jose Figueroa Martinez

Jose Figueroa Martinez

Discovery Date: Jan 1, 1978

On January 1, 1978, 49-year-old Jose Figueroa Martinez was shot to death inside Mr. R’s Lounge, located on US Hwy 17/92 in Haines City. Another victim was also shot, but survived his injuries. The suspect, an unknown Mexican male, fled the scene in a dark-colored Camaro with Michigan tags.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org.