The late September death of 39-year-old
Ceres wife and mother Erika Lopez has been ruled to be a suicide and not a
homicide, Modesto Police Department has confirmed.
September death that stirred backlash against police was a suicide
Erika Lopez killed herself, Modesto Police confirm
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