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Charles William Sticks Orebo

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated May 01, 1992

Victim Details

Charles William Sticks Orebo

Male

Los-angeles

CA

1992-05-01

21

Charles

William Sticks Orebo

07/12/2026

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Charles William "Sticks" Orebo, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on May 1, 1992. His death occurred during the infamous 1992 Los Angeles riots, a period marked by widespread civil unrest and violence following the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. Orebo was involved in a confrontation with law enforcement officers during the riots. According to reports, he, along with two other individuals, ambushed a pair of police of ...
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  • Los Angeles Times: Man Held Without Bail in Riot-Related Death : Crime: He is charged with murder after a friend was killed by a merchant who was protecting a store from looters. The suspect allegedly started the fatal gun battle.
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    I've been thinking a lot about Charles "Sticks" Orebo and the tragic circumstances of his death duri... ...Read More
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    It’s incredibly upsetting to think about the chaos during the '92 riots, especially in how it led ... ...Read More
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    I was reading about Charles William "Sticks" Orebo's tragic death during the 1992 LA riots, and some... ...Read More
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