Coach Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino has been charged with the murder of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez and sexually assaulting another teenager in California. Hernandez went missing after visiting Garcia-Aquino, leading to his family reporting him missing. Hernandez’s body was found later on the side of a road in Oxnard. Garcia-Aquino has been charged with murder with special circumstances related to lewd acts with a child, as well as a felony assault with intent to commit a lewd act. He faces life in prison without parole for the murder charge and six years for the assault charge. Authorities are urging any additional victims to come forward, emphasizing that immigration status will not be questioned. Garcia-Aquino was a youth soccer coach in the local area, and friends described Hernandez as a friendly child who loved soccer and would brighten up any room he entered with his presence. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna expressed sympathy for Hernandez’s family and emphasized the importance of holding the perpetrator accountable for these heinous acts. Garcia-Aquino was expected in court for a plea hearing, and authorities are continuing to investigate the case.
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Youth soccer coach in California accused of causing death of 13-year-old player
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