Victor Murillo was a 19-year-old Latino male who was shot and killed on June 29, 2002, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records. Investigators linked his murder to gang-related activity and determined the killing was connected to the Mexican Mafia, also known as La Eme.

Federal prosecutors included Murillo’s death in a broader racketeering and murder case against members of the Mexican Mafia. Multiple defendants were indicted; one identified in the case was Charles Woody, known as Chacho, for whom the government sought the death penalty and who was charged in connection with Murillo’s murder.

The case underlines the difficulties of addressing organized gang violence in affected neighborhoods. If anyone knew Victor Murillo or has information about the events of June 29, 2002, please share what you know.