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Youth Soccer Coach Charged with Murder and Sexual Abuse of Minors

Mario Edgardo Garcia Aquino, an undocumented migrant, faces severe charges tied to the death of Oscar Omar Hernandez and the abuse of other minors.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents serve an employment audit notice at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Los Angeles. Sanctuary laws often prohibit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials. (AP file/Chris Carlson)
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Overview

  • Mario Edgardo Garcia Aquino, 43, has been charged with the murder of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez and sexual abuse of two other minors.
  • Hernandez's body was discovered in Ventura County after he went missing on March 28, reportedly after meeting Garcia Aquino.
  • The charges include murder with special circumstances, which could lead to life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
  • Authorities confirmed Garcia Aquino's undocumented status, linking the case to broader concerns over border security and immigration enforcement.
  • Investigators are actively seeking additional victims and have urged individuals to come forward, regardless of their immigration status.