Covina: February 2008 Archives
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.
FRANK GIRARDOT
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