The Covina Family Massacre. Most TWISTED Case! True Crime Documentary

 00:00:00 - 00:15:00In the YouTube video "The Covina Family Massacre. Most TWISTED Case! True Crime Documentary," the speaker recounts the shocking events of a Christmas Eve in 2008 in Covina, California. A man dressed as Santa Claus entered the Ortega family home and opened fire, killing nine people, including Papa Joe Ortega and his wife, four of their children, two daughters-in-law, and their 17-year-old grandson. The gunman, later identified as Bruce Pardo, had planned the attack due to his anger and mental health issues, including extreme narcissism and obsessive compulsive disorder. After the massacre, Pardo attempted to escape but was left with severe burns from the house fire. He later drove to his brother's house and shot himself, leaving behind $177,000 in cash, empty handguns, and a "virtual bomb factory" in his home. The Ortega family was left in shock and grief, but some survivors, including Leticia Yusef, chose to focus on love and gratitude during the holiday season. The investigation into the massacre ended almost 10 years ago, but detectives still keep in touch with the family during the holidays.See more00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The Covina Family Massacre. Most TWISTED Case! True Crime Documentary," the speaker describes the tragic events of a Christmas Eve in 2008 in Cavina, California, where the Ortega family was gathered for a holiday celebration. The peaceful moment was shattered when a man dressed as Santa Claus entered the home and opened fire, killing nine people, including Papa Joe Ortega and his wife, four of their children, two daughters-in-law, and even their 17-year-old grandson. The fire that followed was intense and devastating, making it difficult to identify the victims, who were ultimately identified using dental records and other unique features. The entire family, who had been enjoying a happy Christmas Eve just moments before, was brutally murdered, leaving around 25 to 30 people in shock and grief.00:05:00 In this section of the "Covina Family Massacre" documentary, survivors and investigation sources share details about the terrifying scene that unfolded during the attack. The family members described a man with a gun who wanted to hurt and kill people, making it difficult for them to escape due to everyone's fear and confusion. Some family members, including James and Charles Ortega, tried to stop the gunman despite their injuries. Irma Chapa Ortega shared a heartbreaking detail about James and Charles's heroic attempt to save their loved ones. The older Ortegas and their daughters, along with some family members, hid under the dining room table during the chaos. Leticia, whose daughter was badly hurt, managed to survive by calling 911 and hiding. The gunman shot and killed some family members, including Michael Ortiz, who might have been killed by the explosion or fire caused by a homemade device. Bruce, a 45-year-old man, was reportedly angry about his marriage ending and consumed by hurt and anger, leading him to take revenge on his ex-wife and her family in a brutal and senseless act of violence. FBI experts later found that Bruce had mental health issues, including extreme narcissism and obsessive compulsive disorder.00:10:00 In this section of the "Covina Family Massacre" True Crime Documentary, the tragic story of Bruce Pardo's horrific act against the Ortega family is detailed. Pardo, who attended a family celebration and later turned it into a tragedy due to his anger and sickness, had planned to escape after the attack. He bought a plane ticket to Illinois, but his plan backfired when he badly burned himself during the house fire. Instead of escaping, he was left with severe burns.

Desperate to end his own life, Pardo drove 40 miles to his brother's house, where he was found with a gunshot wound to the head. The police discovered strange findings at the scene, including $177,000 in cash wrapped around his legs, a girdle, empty handguns, and over 200 rounds of bullets. They also found dangerous devices and a "virtual bomb factory" in his home.

Despite his charming and generous exterior, Pardo was hiding serious problems. His marriage was falling apart, and he had started secretly collecting weapons and planning an elaborate escape plan. No one suspected a thing, and his double life remained hidden until the tragic events of 2008.00:15:00 In this section of the video, the focus shifts to the aftermath of the Covina Family Massacre. Bruce, having recently ended his marriage and purchased weapons and rented cars, set fire to his house and drove to his brother's house, badly injured from the fire. He shot himself in the mouth and died, leaving his wedding ring on. Leticia Yusef, one of the survivors, chooses to focus on gratitude and love in the face of tragedy. She and her family continue to celebrate Christmas, visiting the cemetery where their loved ones are buried and working to help the surviving children cope with their grief. The investigation into the massacre ended almost 10 years ago, but the detectives involved still keep in touch with the family during the holiday season.