Visalia Police Find Man Dead During Welfare Check

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 2 months ago on

November 24, 2025

Visalia police are investigating the death of Robert Costanzo, 71, found deceased during a Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, morning welfare check. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia police are investigating the death of a 71-year-old man found Sunday morning on the 1600 block of East Laura Avenue.

Officers responding to a welfare check at 10:47 a.m. discovered Robert Costanzo deceased, and the cause of death remains unknown.

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The department’s Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the case, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Martin Aguilar at (559) 713-4211 or the anonymous tip line at (559) 713-4738.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.