Monica Cordenes was 37 when she was fatally shot on August 17, 2004, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records. Her death was investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies, but the initial probe did not produce immediate suspects and witnesses in the community were reluctant to come forward.

Detectives later developed some leads and continued to revisit old and new information, but no arrests were made in the immediate aftermath. The family pursued legal avenues seeking accountability, with mixed results, and the case has remained open amid a scarcity of witnesses and physical evidence.

Does anyone in Boyle Heights who knew Monica or who has information about that night have details that could help the investigation?