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One male victim (identity not specified in available records)

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One male victim (identity not specified in available records)

Case
#1131
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court; United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI
Homicide · Open - Fugitive at Large
16 years waiting · since 2010

CESAR VILLARREAL

Justice for One male victim (identity not specified in available records) — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Where is Cesar Villarreal currently hiding in Mexico and who is actively assisting him?

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person
Lead #2

What is the identity of the victim and the wounded survivor, and can they provide additional details about the confrontation?

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contact
Lead #3

Are Obdulia Medina and the associated family members still traveling with Villarreal, and do they have knowledge of his whereabouts?

On May 21, 2010, Cesar Villarreal allegedly shot two men near a store in California following an argument, killing one and wounding the other. Villarreal, a convicted felon and gang member, fled and remains at large, believed to be hiding in Mexico. The case remains unsolved as authorities continue searching for this dangerous fugitive who may be traveling with family members.

Case
#1131
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court; United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI

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location
Lead #4

What specific ties does Villarreal have to Oregon, and has he been spotted there since fleeing?

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Source Narrative

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder; Attempted Murder; Assault with a Deadly Weapon Caution: Cesar Villarreal, a convicted felon and known gang member, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a man in California. On May 21, 2010, it is alleged that Villarreal, while at a store with his two young daughters, got in an argument with two men.

During the argument Villarreal allegedly pointed his gun at both men, who then fled the store. A short time later, Villarreal, while in his pickup truck without his daughters, found the two men a short distance from the store.

Villarreal then allegedly shot both men, wounding one and killing the other. Villarreal was charged with murder by the Superior Court of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, California, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest on June 11, 2010.

A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Central District of California, on August 27, 2010, after Villarreal was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Villarreal may be in the company of his longtime companion, Obdulia Medina, who is not a fugitive from the law.

They may be accompanied by Medina’s daughter Aileen Cecille Rey Diaz (DOB: January 6, 2001). Villarreal and Medina have a daughter together, Ahtziri Citlalli Villarreal-Medina (DOB: May 9, 2006), who may be with them as well.

Remarks: Villarreal is believed to be living in Mexico. He has previously lived in Baldwin Park, California, and may have ties to Oregon.

Timeline of Events

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2010-05-21

Shooting Incident

Cesar Villarreal allegedly shot two men near a store in California, killing one and wounding the other following an argument.

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2010-06-11

State Warrant Issued

Los Angeles County Superior Court issued a state arrest warrant for Villarreal on murder charges.

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2010-08-27

Federal Warrant Issued

United States District Court, Central District of California, issued a federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

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Case Information

Incident:May 21, 2010
Last Updated:July 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 21, 2010
Last Updated:July 11, 2026

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