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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suspect
Lead #1Where is Jose Armando Torres-Garcia currently hiding, and is he still in California or has he fled to El Salvador?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connects Torres-Garcia to the murders and demonstrates the racketeering element of these crimes?
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location
Lead #3Why does Torres-Garcia have ties to both Mendota and Salinas, and which location is most significant to his network?
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 Mendota and Salinas, California, and El Salvador, making him a significant fugitive in this ongoing federal investigation.
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United States District Court, Eastern District of California (Fresno); FBI
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Lead #4Who are the known associates or family members in California or El Salvador who may be harboring or assisting Torres-Garcia?
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Source Narrative
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
Federal arrest warrant issued by United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno, for two counts of murder in aid of racketeering.
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Case Information
Incident:October 30, 2016
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 30, 2016
Last Updated:April 29, 2026