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California Man Convicted in Triple Murder Tied to 'Furry' Subculture

Frank Sato Felix faces life in prison for his involvement in the 2016 killings of a teenager's parents and a family friend.

  • Frank Sato Felix was convicted of providing the weapon used in the murders of a teenager's parents and a family friend in Fullerton, California.
  • The killings were part of a plan to help the teenager escape from her disapproving parents until she turned 18.
  • Felix met the 17-year-old girl through the 'furry' community, where they began a romantic relationship.
  • Joshua Charles Acosta, an accomplice and Army mechanic, was previously convicted and sentenced to life without parole for his role in the murders.
  • The teenager testified under immunity that she was sexually abused by her stepfather and sought Felix and Acosta's help to run away.
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