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Cheri Ortega

Case from Covina, CA dated Dec 24, 2008

Victim Details

Cheri Ortega

Female

Covina

CA

2008-12-24

45

Cheri

Ortega

07/05/2026

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Cheri Ortega, aged 45, tragically lost her life on December 24, 2008, during a horrific event known as the Covina massacre. This incident occurred at an annual Christmas Eve party held at a residence on Knollcrest Drive in Covina, California. The perpetrator, Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, who was the ex-husband of Cheri's sister-in-law, Sylvia Pardo, carried out a meticulously planned attack. Disguised in a Santa Claus suit, Pardo arrived at the party around 11:30 p.m. and knocked on the door. When an 8- ...
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  • Cheri Ortega (1963-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • 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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    I've been reading about the Covina massacre, and I'm just struck by the sheer cruelty and premeditat... ...Read More
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