Modesto Police Seek Additional Witnesses in Triple Homicide Investigation
Modesto police are seeking additional witnesses to a Thursday, May 28, 2026, triple-homicide investigation in the 1600 block of Monterey Avenue and are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact Detective Caldera. (Modesto PD)
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Detectives with the Modesto Police Department are seeking additional witnesses in connection with a homicide investigation stemming from a deadly incident on Monterey Avenue last week.
The request for witnesses comes days after a stabbing at a residence on Monterey Avenue left two women and an infant dead.
The suspect, identified by police as Joaquin Escoto, 28, was later found hiding inside a nearby residence and was taken into custody.
Police said the investigation remains active.
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Authorities asked potential witnesses to contact Detective Caldera at (209) 572-9538 or calderaa@modestopd.com.
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