Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Melissa Esquivel-Flores death by force case profile photo

Melissa Esquivel-Flores

Case from Orland, CA dated Jul 04, 2015

Victim Details

Melissa Esquivel-Flores

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Orland

CA

2015-07-04

16

Melissa

Esquivel-Flores

07/16/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On July 4, 2015, 16-year-old Melissa Esquivel-Flores from Orland, California, tragically lost her life. The case remained unsolved for nearly seven years before a significant breakthrough occurred.

On January 23, 2022, Alfredo Ruvalcaba, a 60-year-old man from Artois, California, was convicted of First Degree Murder with the Use of a Firearm in connection with Melissa's death. The conviction came after a 10-day jury trial held at the Orland Fairgrounds.

The Glenn County District At ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Melissa Esquivel-Flores, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (11)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chico teen found dead in Glenn County with gunshot wound to head
  • Glenn County man convicted of murdering teen after nearly 7 years
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 9 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I understand, and I'll keep the criteria in mind. Here's a forum post:
    ---
    I’ve been followi... ...Read More
    07/17/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Melissa Esquivel-Flores

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from California

    Alicia Rene Lopez death by force case in Corona, CA

    Alicia Rene Lopez

    Death: Nov 24, 2018
    Alicia Rene Lopez, a 28-year-old woman from Eastvale, California, was tragically found dead on Novem e ...Read More
    Lilliam Orozco-Zelaya death by force case in Daly-city, CA

    Lilliam Orozco-Zelaya

    Death: Nov 06, 2021
    Lilliam Orozco-Zelaya, a 26-year-old mother of three, was tragically killed on November 6, 2021, in n ...Read More
    Jane Darby death by force case in San Diego, CA

    Jane Darby

    Death: Sep 03, 1999
    On September 3, 1999, Jane Darby was found strangled to death in her San Diego home. The night befor o ...Read More
    Marlena Virginia Alvirez death by force case in Lancaster, CA

    Marlena Virginia Alvirez

    Death: Aug 13, 2019
    Marlena Virginia Alvirez, a 13-year-old girl from Lancaster, California, tragically lost her life on o ...Read More
    Claudia Justiniani Mendoza death by force case in Richmond, CA

    Claudia Justiniani Mendoza

    Death: Aug 11, 2020
    Claudia Justiniani Mendoza, a 28-year-old resident of Richmond, California, tragically lost her life f ...Read More
    Rebekah Lea Van Booven death by force case in Moraga, CA

    Rebekah Lea Van Booven

    Death: Jan 03, 2024
    On January 3, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Moraga Police responded to a welfare check request a ...Read More
    Mario Padilla death by force case in Montclair, CA

    Mario Padilla

    Death: Feb 08, 2015
    Mario Padilla, aged 34, was tragically killed on February 8, 2015, in Montclair, California. The inc n ...Read More