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Fernando Pina

Case from South-whittier, CA dated Jan 27, 2004

Victim Details

Name

Fernando Pina

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

South-whittier

State

CA

Date Of Death

2004-01-27

Age At Death

25

First Name

Fernando

Last Name

Pina

Last Updated

07/11/2026

Case Description

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Fernando Pina, a 25-year-old from Zacatecas, Mexico, was tragically murdered on January 27, 2004, in South Whittier, California. Pina, along with Mario Larios and Edgar Valles, was lured to the home of Cimarron Bell under the pretense of purchasing a Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Bell had advertised the car for sale, but his true intention was to rob and kill the prospective buyers. Upon arriving at Bell's residence, the three men were ambushed, shot, and robbed. Their bodies were later discovered in L ...

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Cimarron Bell - Wikipedia

Man sentenced for 2004 South Whittier murder – Whittier Daily News

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Forum Posts (3)

It’s so chilling to think about how easily Fernando Pina, along with Mario Larios and Edgar Valles... ...Read More
09/15/2024

I've been following this case and can't shake the horrid thought of what those poor men went through... ...Read More
05/25/2024

Has anyone else been struck by the incredible courage of Fernando Pina's family throughout this whol... ...Read More
02/05/2023

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