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January 09, 2008

Montebello Man Charged with Murder of Toddler Son

LOS ANGELES – A 23-year-old Montebello man who allegedly shot and killed his toddler son late last week was charged with murder today, the District Attorney’s Office announced.

Serafin Corona Sandoval (dob 11/28/84), charged in case BA334498, was scheduled to be in court today, but arraignment was put over due to defendant’s medical condition.

Sandoval is charged with one count of murder for the death of 22-month-old Joseph S. When Montebello police responded to a “shots fired” call on Jan. 3, they found the victim with a single gunshot wound to the head.

Authorities allege that the defendant jumped out of a window – suffering paralysis from the waist down – following the shooting. The defendant is in custody in the jail ward of county hospital.

The felony complaint alleges that Sandoval intentionally discharged the firearm. Sandoval, whose bail is recommended at $2 million, faces a maximum sentence of life with the possibility of parole.

Deputy District Attorney Marguerite Rizzo of Family Violence Division will prosecute the case.

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