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Brian Messina

Death by Force
Case Description
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Brian Messina, a 42-year-old resident of Anza, California, was found dead on November 29, 2020, in a remote area of Bautista Road. His death was the result of a brutal murder, which involved severe beating and a fatal gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that Messina was targeted by three individuals who suspected him of gathering evidence against them related to a series of armed thefts at illegal cannabis cultivation sites in the Anza Valley. The suspects, Joe Anthony Serna, Nico Manuel Z ...Read More
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  • Valley News: Member of trio accused of abducting, killing Anza man arraigned
  • Trial Date Set For Duo Accused Of Abducting, Killing Anza Man - Patch
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    Victim Details

    Brian Messina

    Male

    Anza

    CA

    2020-11-29

    42

    Brian

    Messina

    11/07/2025

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    05/28/2024
    It's truly unsettling to think of the moments leading up to Brian Messina's tragic passing. One deta... ...Read More
    04/23/2023
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