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Juan "Mannie" Cruz

Juan "Mannie" Cruz

Discovery Date: Feb 25, 2001

On February 25, 2001, the body of 32-year-old Juan Manuel Cruz, AKA "Mannie," was found around noon near the railroad tracks by US Hwy 17/92 and Smith Road near Haines City. He had been cut multiple times and robbed. He was last seen at approximately 1:45 a.m. early that morning.

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.