Homicide Report > George Mora, 47
George Mora, 47
Died Oct. 19, 2011
George Mora, a 47-year-old Latino, was stabbed to death Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the 21600 block of Brookside Court in Walnut, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Deputies were called to a residence shortly before 9 a.m. When they arrived, they found Socorro Mora, a 43-year-old Latina who was George Mora’s wife, in the front yard with stab wounds.
George Mora was discovered dead inside of apparent stab wounds.
Socorro Mora was taken to a hospital in critical condition. A knife believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered from the scene.
Sheriff's officials said Socorro Mora allegedly stabbed George Mora. She was arrested on suspicion of murder five days after the killing.
Officials said there were no other suspects. They gave no further details on the circumstances that led to the stabbings.
Socorro Mora is currently being held in lieu of $5-million bail at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood.
Anyone with additional information about the stabbing is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Walnut
- Age: 47
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Domestic violence
- Crime scene: Residence
One reader comment about George Mora
i absolutely love their daughters and sons and i have a very good relationship with them..and to hear that this incident happend broke my heart. it almost felt like ethey were my parents... i wish the best fro the family..
Nov. 20, 2011 at 5:54 p.m.
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