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Celestina Morando

Case from East-los-angeles, CA dated Mar 12, 2009

Victim Details

Name

Celestina Morando

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

East-los-angeles

State

Date Of Death

2009-03-12

Age At Death

First Name

Celestina

Last Name

Morando

Last Updated

07/09/2026

Case Description

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Celestina Morando, an 18-year-old Latina, tragically lost her life on March 12, 2009, in East Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred in the 700 block of South Ditman Avenue. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's office, Celestina was shot in what appeared to be a murder-suicide. The primary suspect in this case was Oscar Morales, a 36-year-old man. Police records indicate that Morales fatally shot Celestina before turning the gun on himself. This tragic event left the community i ...

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Celestina Morando, 18 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times

East Los Angeles: Woman, 18, shot

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Celestina Morando

Case from East-los-angeles, CA dated Mar 12, 2009

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