The person at the center of this case
Two individuals murdered in Mendota, California
Cold Case · Open
9 years waiting · since 2016
JOSE ARMANDO TORRES-GARCIA
Justice for Two individuals murdered in Mendota, California — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Jose Armando Torres-Garcia currently located, given his known ties to Mendota, Salinas, California, and El Salvador?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connects Torres-Garcia to the two murders and establishes the racketeering motive?
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contact
Lead #3Who are the known associates or contacts of Torres-Garcia in California and El Salvador who may have information?
Jose Armando Torres-Garcia is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two individuals in Mendota, California, on October 30, 2016. A federal arrest warrant was issued in August 2022 after he was charged with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering. Torres-Garcia has known ties to California communities and El Salvador, making him a fugitive subject to federal prosecution.
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United States District Court, Eastern District of California; Federal Bureau of Investigation
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location
Lead #4Why does Torres-Garcia have ties to both Mendota and Salinas, and which location is most significant to his movements?
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Murder in Aid of Racketeering (2 Counts) Caution: Jose Armando Torres-Garcia is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of two individuals in Mendota, California, on October 30, 2016. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Torres-Garcia in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno, California, on August 25, 2022, after he was charged with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering.
Remarks: Torres-Garcia has ties to Mendota and Salinas, California, and El Salvador.
Timeline of Events
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2016-10-30
Double homicide in Mendota
Two individuals were murdered in Mendota, California on October 30, 2016.
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2022-08-25
Federal arrest warrant issued
Jose Armando Torres-Garcia was charged with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno.
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Case Information
Incident:October 30, 2016
Last Updated:May 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 30, 2016
Last Updated:May 11, 2026