Norman David Benavidez, 41, of Montebello, California, died on July 13, 2015, after more than a year in a vegetative state from severe injuries inflicted during a violent home invasion on February 4, 2014. The attack took place inside his apartment during a pre-arranged drug sale.

A housemate witnessed the assault and called police, later identifying the three men. During the altercation Montanez tried to strangle Benavidez, Gallardo shot him in the chest and leg, and Montanez stabbed him in the chest with a steak knife and repeatedly stomped on his head while Marques waited in a vehicle with zip ties. Gallardo and Marques were arrested that same day; Montanez was arrested the next day. Benavidez was treated at Los Angeles County Medical Center, later moved to hospice, and died after an infection related to his gunshot wounds.

Charges originally listed as attempted murder were upgraded to murder and included robbery; the three men were scheduled to return to court in March 2016. Does anyone have information about the case or knew Benavidez that could help fill gaps in the timeline?