Juanita Maldonado, a 35-year-old mother of three from Stockton, California, tragically lost her life on March 17, 2013. She was attending a St. Patrick's Day party in the 1800 block of East Sonora Street, near Stribley Park in South Stockton, when the incident occurred. As the party was winding down, Juanita's daughter, Yvette, was waiting by a car and noticed two or three young men passing by with a visible gun. Despite Yvette's attempts to warn her mother by phone, Juanita did not answer.
Moments later, gunshots rang out, and Juanita was struck along with another individual named Juan Sarrarez. Both succumbed to their injuries, with Juanita passing away the following day.
The circumstances surrounding Juanita's death remain unclear. It is not known whether the shooting was targeted at the homeowner or renter, or if it was gang-related. The case has remained unsolved for over a decade, leaving her family and friends in a state of grief and longing for closure. Juanita was remembered as a loyal and dependable person, deeply missed by her loved ones, including her three children: twins Yvette and Roger, and Gabriel Flores, who has since become a well-known professional boxer.
Despite the passage of time, the Stockton Police Department continues to seek justice for Juanita Maldonado. Stockton Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest. The community remains hopeful that someone will come forward with crucial information to help solve the case and bring peace to Juanita's family. The investigation is ongoing, and the police believe they are close to solving the case, but no arrests have been made so far. The family continues to advocate for justice, hoping that one day they will find the answers they seek and honor Juanita's memory.
