On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family's joy in Covina, California, turned into a nightmare. A man dressed as Santa Claus entered their home, shot them, and then burned the family celebration to the ground. In an instant, nine lives were lost and a community was shattered by unimaginable brutality. Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the family's former son-in-law, left a trail of horror that still haunts them to this day.In this episode, you will learn shocking details about the Covina Massacre—how Pardo's dark plan was hatched over months, how the Ortega family fought to save themselves, and how the survivors tried to rebuild their lives. This story is not just about death, but also about courage, loss, and the power of love.
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On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family's joy in Covina, California, turned into a nightmare. A man dressed as Santa Claus entered their home, shot them, and then burned the family celebration to the ground. In an instant, nine lives were lost and a community was shattered by unimaginable brutality. Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the family's former son-in-law, left a trail of horror that still haunts them to this day.In this episode, you will learn shocking details about the Covina Massacre—how Pardo's ...