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Ana Soto

Case from Escondido, CA dated Aug 09, 2018

Victim Details

Ana Soto

Female

Escondido

CA

2018-08-09

26

Ana

Soto

06/21/2026

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Ana Soto, a 26-year-old resident of Escondido, California, tragically lost her life on August 9, 2018. The circumstances surrounding her death were both shocking and heartbreaking. Ana was found in a burned SUV with multiple stab wounds and a gunshot wound to the heart. The investigation revealed that her death was part of a horrific incident involving her sister, Veronica Soto Ortega, who was also murdered on the same day. Veronica was found in her apartment with multiple stab wounds.

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  • Times of San Diego: Juan Ortega Convicted of Murdering Estranged Wife, Sister in Escondido
  • Times of San Diego: Police Identify Escondido Sisters Found Slain 3 Miles Apart
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    Does anyone else find it perplexing how Ortega's family continues to defend his innocence, even afte... ...Read More
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    I've been following this case closely, and I keep coming back to the fact that the two daughters wer... ...Read More
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