Episode 46: The Covina Christmas Massacre

On December 24, 2008, the Ortega’s were gathered for their annual christmas party in Covina, California. They ate, they drank, they played games; but most importantly, they enjoyed being in the company of those closest to them. Then, at 11:30pm, a man clad in a Santa Costume and carrying a wrapped present, knocks on the door. Once inside, all chaos breaks loose. In this episode, we discuss the massacre, what lead up to it, and the aftermath.

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