Here is some more information about the “person of interest” in Eileen’s murder.
From the story:
POMONA – A parolee gang member relative of the husband of a Covina woman who was found murdered in her van on Saturday has been named a “person of interest” in the case by Pomona Police.
Police said Joseph Orta, 34 has not been officially named as a suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Eileen Ponce-Orta, who was found fatally stabbed in the neck on Saturday.
Orta, a former gang member out of Azusa, was convicted for the 2001 attempted murder of his step-father, according to family members of the victim.
Other notes from reporters Brian Day and Dan Abendschein:
HOWEVER – it seems Mr. Orta just got out of prison for an attempted murder in 2001 which we covered(below):
Also, per Dan, it appears the motive MAY have been some sort of psycho fatal attraction thing Joseph Orta had for Eileen Orta.
Man sought in stabbing of stepdad
San Gabriel Valley Tribune (West Covina, CA) – December 8, 2001
Author: Rodney Tanaka Staff Writer
WEST COVINA — Police were searching Friday for Joseph Gary Orta , 28, who allegedly stabbed his stepfather during an argument. Police responded to a stabbing in the 200 block of South Pima Avenue at 8:50 p.m. Thursday. Orta argued with his stepfather, Raul Sanchez, 26, over Orta ‘s alleged alcohol abuse, West Covina Police Lt. Mark Dettor said.
Sanchez suffered cuts to his neck and scalp and a puncture wound to his left side during the fight, although no knife has been found, Dettor said.
Sanchez was airlifted to County USC Medical Center and was listed Friday in stable condition.
Orta , a transient living in the area, is wanted for attempted murder. He has black hair, brown eyes, weighs 180 pounds and is 5 feet, 7 inches tall.
He has an “Azusa” tattoo on his neck and an “A” tattoo on his right arm, Dettor said. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and brown baggy pants.
Anyone with information on Orta ‘s whereabouts should call West Covina police at (626) 814-8557.
On parole for attempted murder, a gang member, problems with alcohol in the past.
No warning signs at all he’d ever do this type of thing…right us?
Parole is a joke, give 100% time to every felon. Maybe this woman would be alive if we did.
Local Boy
Local boy is feeding a troll. Go for it we do love to watch us froth.
There are some rotten eggs that do turn their lives around, thus, parole has/ or had its benefits. As for PAROLE in todays market….I think its been abused and utilized as a scape goat for OVER-CROWED jails, the process has become a merry go round. You go in and you come out, you go in and you come out, you go.
Between money, the lawyers and over crowded facilities theres little consistency in the criminal fulfilling the sentence. They barter by being snitches and sit on death row for sometimes a life time. The penal system has allowed itself to break down much like the parents in guiding their children.While the use of snitches has served its purpose, here we go with conflicting messages: Ill cut you a deal if you give me this info.credibility as to the solidity of the sentence (?) We do play too many games in life
Glad you enjoy the entertainment goof.
The amount who do make it on parole is negligible compared to the number who end up back in the joint and commit crimes like these Berta.
We have a return rate of felons that is over 70% in this state and that’s all we need to know. Probation for misdemeanor crimes I’m OK with, parole for felons never, the risk is too great.
This tragedy and so many more like it point that out all the time.
Local Boy
Well said Local Boy. Coffee again soon?
Friday or Saturday is good for me. Name it.
Local Boy