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Alicia Ortega

Case from Covina, CA dated Dec 24, 2008

Victim Details

Alicia Ortega

Female

Covina

CA

2008-12-24

46

Alicia

Ortega

07/20/2026

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Alicia Ortega, aged 46, was one of the victims of the tragic Covina massacre that occurred on December 24, 2008, in Covina, California. This horrific event was perpetrated by Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, a 45-year-old man who carried out a mass murder at a Christmas Eve party hosted by his former in-laws. Pardo, dressed in a Santa suit, arrived at the party with multiple firearms and a homemade device designed to spray flammable liquid. Upon entering the home, he immediately began shooting, targeting hi ...
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  • Alicia Ortega Ortiz (1962-2008) - Find a Grave...
  • ABC7 Los Angeles: New details emerge after man in Santa outfit kills at least 9 at Covina Christmas party | ABC7 Los Angeles | abc7.com
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