Nicholas Barela

On July 4, 1998, Nicholas Barela, a young Hispanic male, was found stabbed to death on McKinley Street in Chino, California. The homicide remains an open cold case, and despite efforts by local authorities, no suspects have been publicly identified. Barela's tragic death occurred on a holiday that should have been a time of celebration, leaving the community and his family in grief. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information related to the case, urging anyone wi ...