Monique Vega, a 26-year-old resident of Val Verde, California, tragically lost her life on October 23, 2022, in Coachella, California. Monique was one of two victims found deceased in a casita attached to a main residence on Avenue 52. The other victim was identified as Hector Ramos, 23, of La Quinta. Both victims were discovered with significant trauma, indicating a violent end. Monique had recently moved into the home and was in the process of setting up the place for her children.
Her mother, Yolanda Vega, recounted the last moments she shared with her daughter, expressing deep sorrow and heartbreak over the loss. Monique was described as a loving mother to her two daughters, a 10-year-old and a 10-month-old baby girl, and a kind-hearted individual who was always there for her family and friends.
The investigation into Monique Vega's death led to the arrest of 22-year-old Daniel Torres Cerda. Torres was apprehended in Redwood City, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, shortly after the discovery of the bodies. He was charged with two counts of murder, possession of an assault weapon, and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, in collaboration with the Colma Police Department, conducted the investigation. Torres had reportedly contacted the Colma Police Department, providing information about the deceased victims, which led to his detention and subsequent arrest. He was later transferred to the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, where he was held without bail.
The case against Daniel Torres Cerda is ongoing, with charges including the murders of Monique Vega and Hector Ramos. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation. Monique's family continues to mourn her loss, remembering her as a devoted mother and a cherished member of their community. The tragic circumstances of her death have left a lasting impact on those who knew and loved her.
