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Esther Rubio

Case from King-city, CA dated Dec 02, 2008

Victim Details

Name

Esther Rubio

Gender

Female

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

King-city

State

CA

Date Of Death

2008-12-02

Age At Death

11

First Name

Esther

Last Name

Rubio

Last Updated

06/30/2026

Case Description

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Esther Rubio, an 11-year-old girl from King City, California, tragically lost her life on December 2, 2008. Esther was attending a youth soccer game at King City High School when she and her 15-year-old brother were struck by gunfire while sitting in the spectator bleachers. The shooting was a result of gang violence, with the intended target being a rival gang member who was also present at the game. Esther's brother survived the attack, but Esther succumbed to her injuries several months later ...

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KSBW: King City Soccer Game Slaying Trial Begins

Monterey Herald: King City teenager to be tried as adult in shooting death of young girl

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10/04/2024

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06/17/2024

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07/04/2023

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