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TheColdCases.com Season 1 Episode 1

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In this powerful episode, we uncover the troubling details surrounding the death of Cruz Cordova Sr., a South Texas man whose passing was ruled a suicide — despite glaring inconsistencies and a forensic expert’s conclusion that the cause should be “undetermined.”

🚩 Why did Cruz leave without his phone — something he never did?
🚩 Why was he never checked on, despite being found less than two minutes from home?
🚩 Why is body cam footage referenced in the official report missing from what was released?
🚩 And why did law enforcement close this case so quickly?

We break down the case with exclusive access to legal correspondence, forensic findings, and a timeline that raises far more questions than it answers. This isn’t just about one man — it’s about a system that too often fails the people it’s meant to protect.

💔 This episode is a call to accountability.
💻 Read the full written investigation at TheColdCases.com
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