66 - The Covina Christmas Massacre

What would you do if Santa entered your home with weapons and attacked your family? Join us (with special guest Katie!) as we talk about the horrific attack on the Ortega family on Christmas Eve 2008. 

*Content Warning: Gun violence, murder*

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