On February 17, 2015, Gloria Sancho, a 73-year-old resident of Pico Rivera, California, was found dead in her home on Kruse Road. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. and discovered Gloria Sancho and her husband, Antonio Sancho, lying on the kitchen floor with gunshot wounds. Gloria Sancho was pronounced dead at the scene, while Antonio Sancho, 68, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident was classified as a murder-suicide, with investigators concluding that Antonio Sancho shot his wife multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
The couple had been married for approximately 13 years and were in the process of getting a divorce. They were also in the midst of selling their home. On the day of the incident, Gloria Sancho had a scheduled court hearing related to the divorce proceedings. Family members reported that Gloria Sancho was the primary caregiver for her disabled son, who was present in the home at the time of the shooting but was not injured.
The investigation revealed that the couple's relationship had deteriorated significantly, leading to the tragic events of that day. No arrests were made as the primary suspect, Antonio Sancho, had died at the scene. The case was closed following the determination of murder-suicide by the authorities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau handled the investigation, and they urged anyone with additional information to come forward, although no further suspects or litigations were pursued in connection with the case.
