The person at the center of this case
Nine victims of kidnapping, torture, and murder (2004-2007); specific victim names not provided in available records
Homicide · Open - Fugitive at Large
16 years waiting · since 2009
JUAN LAUREANO-ARVIZU
Justice for Nine victims of kidnapping, torture, and murder (2004-2007); specific victim names not provided in available records — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Chaquetin currently hiding? Has he fled to Mexico or remained in the United States?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific evidence links Laureano-Arvizu to the nine murders and attempted murder of a police officer?
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person
Lead #3Who are the nine victims of the Los Palillos gang murders, and what were the circumstances of their deaths?
Juan Laureano-Arvizu, also known as 'Chaquetin,' is a fugitive sought by the FBI for his alleged role in a series of violent crimes committed in San Diego County between 2004 and 2009 as a member of the Los Palillos gang, a drug cartel enforcement crew. He is suspected of participating in the kidnapping, torture, and murder of nine people, and faces charges including murder, attempted murder of a police officer, kidnapping for ransom, and robbery. An arrest warrant was issued in August 2009, and a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued in December 2014; he remains at large with a $50,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); San Diego Police Department; Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
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clue
Lead #4What connections exist between Los Palillos and the Arellano Felix Organization that could help locate him?
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contact
Lead #5Who has information about Chaquetin's whereabouts or associates that could lead to his arrest?
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Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder; Attempted Murder of a Police Officer; Kidnapping for Ransom; Robbery; Attempted Kidnapping; Shooting at an Inhabited Occupied Structure; Attempted Robbery; Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping Juan Laureano-Arvizu, aka Chaquetin, is being sought in San Diego for a series of violent crimes. Chaquetin was an alleged member of a drug cartel enforcement crew known as Los Palillos.
This gang originally operated under the Arellano Felix Organization (AFO), a drug-trafficking organization in Tijuana, Mexico. It is reported that after leadership in the AFO was arrested, members of the Los Palillos fled to the United States and continued to operate as an independent gang, with an established drug distribution headquartered in San Diego County.
This gang was suspected of kidnapping, torturing, and murdering nine people in San Diego County. And, between 2004-2007, Chaquetin allegedly participated in the abductions and murders.
On August 26, 2009, an arrest warrant was issued for Laureano-Arvizu, by the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. He was charged with the following crimes: murder; attempted murder of a police officer; kidnapping for ransom; robbery; attempted kidnapping; shooting at an inhabited occupied structure; attempted robbery; and conspiracy to commit kidnapping for ransom.
A federal arrest warrant was issued on December 3, 2014, by the United States District Court, Southern District of California, after Laureano-Arvizu was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Timeline of Events
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2004-01-01
Criminal activity period begins
Chaquetin allegedly began participating in abductions and murders as a member of Los Palillos gang
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2007-12-31
Criminal activity period ends
Last known participation in kidnapping and murder crimes (2004-2007)
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2009-08-26
State arrest warrant issued
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego issued arrest warrant for murder, attempted murder of police officer, kidnapping for ransom, robbery, and related charges
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2014-12-03
Federal arrest warrant issued
United States District Court, Southern District of California issued federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2004
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2004
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case