About Juan-Carlos Cruz
Born 1962. Juan-Carlos Cruz is an American chef.
Personal life
Cruz was married to Jennifer Campbell, who he met in high school. Cruz had asked the men to slit Campbell's throat or to strangle her for $1,000 and gave one of the men, Big Dave, the security code to Cruz's apartment so he could kill Campbell. He was held on a $5 million bail, which was eventually lowered to $2 million.
Cruz's motivation to have Campbell killed stemmed from the couple's struggle to have a child due to fertility issues. As a result of a plea agreement, Cruz was ordered to pay $1,870 in restitution and to serve nine years in prison.
Works by Juan-Carlos Cruz with Martha Rose Shulman. The Juan-Carlos Cruz Calorie Countdown Cookbook: A 5-Week Eating Strategy for Sustainable Weight. New York: Gotham Publishing (2006).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Juan-Carlos Cruz?
American chef
When was Juan-Carlos Cruz born?
Juan-Carlos Cruz was born in 1962 in Dominican Republic.
What is Juan-Carlos Cruz's occupation?
Juan-Carlos Cruz is a chef.
What nationality is Juan-Carlos Cruz?
Juan-Carlos Cruz is American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Juan-Carlos Cruz
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan-Carlos Cruz. https://biography.guide/juan-carlos-cruz/
MLA: "Juan-Carlos Cruz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-carlos-cruz/.
Chicago: "Juan-Carlos Cruz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/juan-carlos-cruz/.
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