February 9, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that investigators are requesting the public’s assistance to identify one of the victims in this case. 

He is a Hispanic male, estimated to be between 30 and 60 years of age, height 5’5”, weight 142 lbs., with medium length, curly black hair, and brown eyes. He has a large surgical scar on the anterior right forearm that extends to the upper arm, a surgical plate in the right forearm, a large linear scar on the posterior right elbow and forearm, an irregular shaped scar on the anterior left forearm/elbow area, and a linear scar on the right thigh. Additionally, He has a tattoo of the word “Gio” or “Gia” on the left side of the chest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michelle Del Rio, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904, or Deputy Coroner Carol Fostore at (909) 387-2978. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

The fourth victim in this case has been identified as 45-year-old Jose Ruelas-Calderon. The fifth victim in this case has been identified. Release of this information is pending notification of next of kin.


Homicide Case No. H2024-005
Coroner Case No. 702400771

DATE/TIME: January 23, 2024, 8:16 p.m.

INCIDENT:  Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: Lessing Avenue and Shadow Mountain Road, Unincorporated area of Adelanto, CA

SUSPECT(S): Toniel Baez-Duarte, 34-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Apple Valley
                        Mateo Baez-Duarte, 24-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Apple Valley
                        Jose Nicolas Hernandez-Sarabia, 33-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Adelanto
                        Jose Gregorio Hernandez-Sarabia, 34-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Adelanto
                        Jose Manuel Burgos Parra, 26-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Adelanto

VICTIM(S): Baldemar Mondragon-Albarran, 34-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Adelanto
                   Franklin Noel Bonilla, 22-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Hesperia
                   Kevin Dariel Bonilla, 25-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Hesperia
                   Jose Ruelas-Calderon, 45-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of El Mirage
                   Unidentified Hispanic Male Adult
                   Unidentified Hispanic Male Adult

Source & photos: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

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