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Alicia Sotomayer Ortega

Case from Covina, CA dated Dec 24, 2008

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Covina

State

Date Of Death

2008-12-24

Age At Death

First Name

Alicia

Last Name

Sotomayer Ortega

Last Updated

07/18/2026

Case Description

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Alicia Sotomayor Ortega, aged 70, tragically lost her life on December 24, 2008, in Covina, California, during a horrific event known as the Covina massacre. This incident occurred at her annual Christmas Eve party, which turned into a nightmare when her former son-in-law, Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, launched a brutal attack. Pardo, dressed in a Santa Claus suit, arrived uninvited at the party around 11:30 p.m. and began his rampage by shooting an 8-year-old girl who opened the door. He then proceeded ...

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Covina massacre - Wikipedia

Alicia Ortega Ortiz, age 46 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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Alicia Sotomayer Ortega

Case from Covina, CA dated Dec 24, 2008

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