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Oscar Palis

Death by Force
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Oscar Palis, a 17-year-old from Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on August 26, 1995. His death was a result of a violent encounter involving the Asian Boyz gang, a notorious criminal organization active in the Los Angeles area during the 1990s. On the night of his death, Oscar and his friends were returning home from a video arcade when they were confronted by members of the Asian Boyz gang at the intersection of Woodman Avenue and Devonshire Street in the Mission Hills area. Th ...Read More
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  • Valley News: Gang Leader's Conviction for 8 Murders Upheld; 'Ear Gauge Stalker' Suspect Arrested
  • Redlands Daily Facts: Ex-Asian Boyz gang member sentenced to life for 8 murders
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    Victim Details

    Oscar Palis

    Male

    Los-angeles

    CA

    1995-08-26

    17

    Oscar

    Palis

    11/09/2025

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    10/22/2023
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