High Profile Cases

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Homicide
Craig Farley
Richard Cortel Moye
Gerardo Soto
Pierre Martel Terry
Jennifer Michelle Trayers
Samuel Alexander Webster, III

Other
(Attempted murder, robbery)

Deanna Sherelle Fridley
Leonard Earl Scroggins Jr.
Jillian Alisha Stokes

Child Abuse/Molest/Pornography
Robert Jay Kaden
Mario Sierra

Economic Crimes
(Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud, etc.)

Maria Candida Capa
Eric Carlson
Virgelia C. Carlson
Economic Crimes
(Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud, etc.)
(Cont.)

Raul Casillas
Eleno Tomines Delacruz
Nanie Soriano Delacruz
Margarita Capistrano Gaviola
Maria Haro
Nelia Jose
Edgardo Salazar Orcino
John Villa Perdido
Marinella Perdido
Jorly Rapada
Jessica Parafina Refuerzo
Deric Ryals
Larry Smith
Delores Troope
Devonna Troope
Julita A. Whittingham

Gang Division
(All crimes related to gangs)

Hector Altamirano-Lopez
Juan Laureano Arvizu
Gang Division
(All crimes related to gangs)
(Cont.)

Ernesto Ayon
Jesus Lopez-Becerra
Juan Omar Calderon
John Doe #1
Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez
Jesus Gonzalez
Edgar Frausto Lopez
Jorge Rojas Lopez
Julio Cesar Martinez
Jhanmay Molina-Perez
Eduardo Luis Monroy
Jorge Salvador Moreno
Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan
Carlos Pena
David Valencia

Elder Abuse
Milagros Angeles
Suspect: Hector Altamirano-Lopez
Co-defendant(s): Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 02/18/1975
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Milagros Angeles
Charge: Caretaker Theft From Elder/dependent Adult (over $950)
DOB: 11/17/1948
Court No.: CE308128
Prosecutor: Claudia Grasso
Defense: El Cajon Public Defender
Synopsis:
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Preliminary Exam Readiness, Feb 15 2012 9:00AM, Department 2, San Diego Superior Court, East County Division, East County Regional Center
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Suspect: Juan Laureano Arvizu
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Kidnapping For Ransom
DOB: 06/24/1973
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Ernesto Ayon
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Kidnap For Ransom, Reward Or Extortion
DOB: 03/04/1970
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jesus Lopez-Becerra
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/26/1978
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Mary Attridge
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Mar 11 2011 10:30AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Juan Omar Calderon
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Robbery
DOB: 09/23/1978
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Maria Candida Capa
Co-defendant(s): Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/29/1964
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Steve Spinella*
Defense: Jeff Carver
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Dec 1 2011 1:30PM, Department 30, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Eric Carlson
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 12/22/1962
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Steve Spinella*
Defense: William Burgener
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Feb 24 2012 8:15AM, Department 2, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Virgelia C. Carlson
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 03/31/1968
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Steve Spinella*
Defense: Marcee Chipman
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jan 31 2012 9:00AM, Department 12, Room 2016, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Raul Casillas
Charge: Burglary
DOB: 11/27/1960
Court No.: CD224315
Prosecutor: Paul Greenwood
Defense: Michael Pancer
Synopsis: The defendant is an unlicensed contractor who is accused of scamming at least five San Diego County residents out of thousands of dollars. The defendant allegedly used another person's contract license number in order to contract for several projects - all of which the defendant allgedly abandoned or finished substandardly.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Feb 1 2012 9:00AM, Department 12, Room 2016, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Eleno Tomines Delacruz
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/17/1951
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Ryan Tegnelia
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Nanie Soriano Delacruz
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 07/09/1951
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: John Doe #1
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Kidnap For Ransom, Reward Or Extortion
DOB:
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/26/1972
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Keith Rutman
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, May 7 2012 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Craig Farley
Co-defendant(s): Pierre Martel Terry
Charge: Murder
DOB: 01/02/1989
Court No.: CD229026
Prosecutor: Michael Runyon
Defense: Jeffrey Martin
Synopsis: The defendant is accused of fatally shooting a marijuana dealer with a shotgun in the victim's College-area apartment.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jan 27 2012 9:00AM, Department 50, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Deanna Sherelle Fridley
Charge: Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
DOB: 03/17/1984
Court No.: CN240315
Prosecutor: Brenda Daly
Defense: James R. Boyd
Synopsis: Defendant is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter for a fatal crash near Pala that killed two North County couples.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Feb 22 2012 9:00AM, Department 26, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Margarita Capistrano Gaviola
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/02/1961
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Nicholas Depento
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jesus Gonzalez
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Robbery
DOB: 10/06/1972
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Charles Adair
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, May 4 2012 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Maria Haro
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 02/13/1971
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: James Pasto
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Jun 18 2010 9:00AM, Department 27, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Nelia Jose
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 04/19/1944
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Jose Badillo
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Robert Jay Kaden
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child 14 Or 15 Years Of Age
DOB: 12/10/1959
Court No.: CN266971
Prosecutor: Natalie Villaflor
Defense: William Nimmo
Synopsis: The defendant of Oceanside is accused with having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl for five months.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Mar 19 2012 8:30AM, Department 22, San Diego Superior Court, North County Division, Vista Regional Center
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Suspect: Edgar Frausto Lopez
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 06/30/1974
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Allan Williams
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, May 18 2012 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jorge Rojas Lopez
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 06/07/1979
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Ricardo Garcia
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Other Motion Hearing, May 7 2012 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Julio Cesar Martinez
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Kidnapping For Ransom
DOB: 03/20/1982
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jhanmay Molina-Perez
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 02/11/1979
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Brian White
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Nov 16 2012 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Eduardo Luis Monroy
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Kidnap For Ransom, Reward Or Extortion
DOB: 07/15/1969
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense:
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Affidavit Filed, Aug 26 2009 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jorge Salvador Moreno
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/22/1970
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Inge Brauer
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Felony Writ by The Defense, Feb 17 2012 9:00AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Richard Cortel Moye
Co-defendant(s): Gerardo Soto
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/13/1981
Court No.: SCD225582
Prosecutor: Chris Lindberg
Defense: Lei-Chala Wilson
Synopsis: The defendants are accused of murdering a South Mission Beach resident during a March 2003 drug deal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Feb 27 2012 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Carlos Pena, David Valencia
Charge: Attempted Kidnapping
DOB: 10/09/1973
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Jose Badillo
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Feb 14 2012 9:00AM, Department 59, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Edgardo Salazar Orcino
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/21/1951
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Steve Spinella*
Defense: Scott Williams
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Feb 14 2012 1:30PM, Department 29, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Carlos Pena
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, David Valencia
Charge: Kidnap For Ransom, Reward Or Extortion
DOB: 06/14/1987
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: Manuel Ramirez
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Readiness Conference, Dec 3 2010 10:30AM, Department 58, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: John Villa Perdido
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 02/03/1956
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Nida Rice
Defense: Vikas Bajaj
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, May 20 2010 1:30PM, Department 27, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Marinella Perdido
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 06/26/1960
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Vikas Bajaj
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jorly Rapada
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 09/12/1954
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Jerry Leahy
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jessica Parafina Refuerzo
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 10/17/1953
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Charles Quirk
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, May 25 2010 1:00PM, Department 27, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Deric Ryals
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 02/09/1965
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: William La Fond
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Arraignment on Indictment, Nov 29 2010 1:30PM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Leonard Earl Scroggins Jr.
Charge: Forcible Lewd Act Upon Dependant Adult By Caretaker
DOB: 11/20/1977
Court No.: CS238857
Prosecutor: Enrique Camarena
Defense: Stephanie Slattery
Synopsis: The defendant - who was recently released from prison - is accused of cutting off his prison-issued GPS ankle bracelet and trying to kidnap several women and teenage girls at knifepoint.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Restitution Status Review Hearing, May 23 2012 9:00AM, Department 25, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Mario Sierra
Charge: Lewd Act Upon A Child
DOB: 10/11/1963
Court No.: CD232359
Prosecutor: Fanny Yu
Defense: Thomas Warwick
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Released on bail
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Mar 1 2012 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Larry Smith
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 01/30/1948
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense:
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Appeal by the Defense, Mar 9 2011 9:00AM, Court House, 4th District Court of Appeal
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Suspect: Gerardo Soto
Co-defendant(s): Richard Cortel Moye
Charge: Murder
DOB: 03/26/1981
Court No.: SCD225582
Prosecutor: Chris Lindberg
Defense: Michael Berg
Synopsis: The defendants are accused of murdering a South Mission Beach resident during a March 2003 drug deal.
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Sentencing Hearing, Mar 22 2012 1:30PM, Department 31, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jillian Alisha Stokes
Charge: Aggravated Mayhem
DOB: 02/09/1991
Court No.: CD221839
Prosecutor: Rick Clabby
Defense: Richard Gates
Synopsis: Defendant allegedly assualted and seriously injured her 60-year-old mother outside their Tierrasanta home after she refused to take her surfing.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony PC 1368 Competency Hearing, Jan 25 2012 9:00AM, Department 53, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Pierre Martel Terry
Co-defendant(s): Craig Farley
Charge: Murder
DOB: 01/02/1992
Court No.: CD229026
Prosecutor: Michael Runyon
Defense: Wilfrid Rumble
Synopsis: The defendant is accused of fatally shooting a marijuana dealer with a shotgun in the victim's College-area apartment.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Feb 7 2012 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Jennifer Michelle Trayers
Charge: Murder
DOB: 09/19/1968
Court No.: CD231116
Prosecutor: Fiona Khalil
Defense: Kerry Armstrong
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, Jan 17 2012 9:00AM, Department 51, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Delores Troope
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Devonna Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 08/17/1945
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Thomas Gage
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, May 10 2010 9:00AM, Department 38, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Devonna Troope
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Julita A. Whittingham
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 03/28/1980
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Gina Darvas
Defense: Frederick McClelland
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Warrant issued
Next Court Date: Further Proceedings, Jan 26 2011 8:30AM, Department 14, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: David Valencia
Co-defendant(s): Hector Altamirano-Lopez, Juan Laureano Arvizu, Ernesto Ayon, Jesus Lopez-Becerra, Juan Omar Calderon, John Doe #1, Juan Francisco Estrada-Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Edgar Frausto Lopez, Jorge Rojas Lopez, Julio Cesar Martinez, Jhanmay Molina-Perez, Eduardo Luis Monroy, Jorge Salvador Moreno, Jose Leonel Olivera Beritan, Carlos Pena
Charge: Kidnap For Ransom, Reward Or Extortion
DOB: 03/04/1970
Court No.: SCD208824
Prosecutor: Mark Amador
Defense: William Wolfe
Synopsis: The group of defendants are all members of a kidnapping and murder crew known as Los Palillos. The defendants have been accused of commiting at least nine murders within San Diego County between 2004 and 2007. In addition, the defendants have allegedly been involved in three local shootings - including one toward a Chula Vista Police Officer - and three kidnappings.
Custody Status: Order to Produce (Requested)
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial, Feb 14 2012 9:00AM, Department 59, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Samuel Alexander Webster, III
Charge: Murder
DOB: 08/17/1983
Court No.: CD224513
Prosecutor: Paul Reizen
Defense: Dawnella Gilzean
Synopsis: The defendant in this case is accused of gunning down a man outside of a City Heights liquor store. Defendant allegedly leaned out of motor vehicle and fired two shots striking the victim in the back as the victim left the store.
Custody Status: In custody
Next Court Date: Felony Jury Trial - In Progress, Dec 3 2010 9:00AM, Department 11, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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Suspect: Julita A. Whittingham
Co-defendant(s): Maria Candida Capa, Eric Carlson, Virgelia C. Carlson, Eleno Tomines Delacruz, Nanie Soriano Delacruz, Margarita Capistrano Gaviola, Maria Haro, Nelia Jose, Edgardo Salazar Orcino, John Villa Perdido, Marinella Perdido, Jorly Rapada, Jessica Parafina Refuerzo, Deric Ryals, Larry Smith, Delores Troope, Devonna Troope
Charge: Conspiracy To Commit A Crime
DOB: 11/01/1961
Court No.: SCD208823
Prosecutor: Marlene Coyne
Defense: Heather Boxeth
Synopsis:
Custody Status: Out of Custody
Next Court Date: Restitution Status Review Hearing, Apr 16 2012 9:00AM, Department 12, Room 2016, San Diego Superior Court, Central Division, County Courthouse
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