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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2023 · 7 MIN

The Covina Massacre: A Holiday Horror Story Unveiled

from Extinguished · host McClam/Humphrey

A Christmas Eve celebration turns into a scene straight out of a horror film when a man clad as Santa Claus knocks on the Ortega family's door, unleashing terror beyond imagination. Listen as we, David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey, unravel the Covina Massacre—a night that turned the joyous holiday into a nightmare of gunfire and flames, claiming nine innocent lives.As we recount the story in a complete single episode, we shed light on the devastating actions of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the family member whose malicious intent was disguised under the veil of a festive costume. Through eyewitness accounts and a detailed investigation, we expose the darkness that lurked behind Pardo's eyes and the calculated vengeance that led to an unfathomable tragedy.Join us for a poignant episode that serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the sometimes hidden perils that can shatter the peace of the holiday season.Listen to the other Collaborators on Santa Maybe a Criminal. Click HereCheck out our other podcastDeep Dark Secrets With LaDonna Humphrey and Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraodinary People with David McClamDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN US ON FACEBOOKSIGN THE DEEP DARK SECRETS PETITION HERESound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro and outro byJacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From Fiverr

A Christmas Eve celebration turns into a scene straight out of a horror film when a man clad as Santa Claus knocks on the Ortega family's door, unleashing terror beyond imagination. Listen as we, David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey, unravel the Covina Massacre—a night that turned the joyous holiday into a nightmare of gunfire and flames, claiming nine innocent lives.As we recount the story in a complete single episode, we shed light on the devastating actions of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the family member whose malicious intent was disguised under the veil of a festive costume. Through eyewitness accounts and a detailed investigation, we expose the darkness that lurked behind Pardo's eyes and the calculated vengeance that led to an unfathomable tragedy.Join us for a poignant episode that serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the sometimes hidden perils that can shatter the peace of the holiday season.Listen to the other Collaborators on Santa Maybe a Criminal. Click HereCheck out our other podcastDeep Dark Secrets With LaDonna Humphrey and Amy SmithTrue Crime, Authors and Extraodinary People with David McClamDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN US ON FACEBOOKSIGN THE DEEP DARK SECRETS PETITION HERESound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro and outro byJacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From Fiverr

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