CA - Aiden Leos, 6, fatally shot in road rage confrontation, Orange, 21 May 2021 *Arrests*

[helpfulcharlie]

I am 100% confident they will find these perps. Unless it's a stolen car. Then my confidence level falls to 75%.

 

[spivey]

Although the CHP image of the VW has some pixelation, I think the rear bumper area is intact. I’ve looked at some pictures of new 2018 and 2019 Sportwagens (VW Golf station wagons) and the rear bumper profile and lights look about the same as the suspect vehicle, with slit-like tail lights, and a complex rear bumper and fender profile. I can’t find a picture without copyright issues that I can post here yet, but I think the vehicle might not be damaged at all.

You may be right. Looking at it yesterday, I was convinced That the back-end looked totally jacked up. Looking at it now, I concede that it could be pixelation.

 

[spivey]

I am 100% confident they will find these perps. Unless it's a stolen car. Then my confidence level falls to 75%.

I was there a few days ago but my confidence is starting to slip.

I think a lot of my confidence comes from the relative scarcity of the suspect vehicle.

 

[Barry]

I am 100% confident they will find these perps. Unless it's a stolen car. Then my confidence level falls to 75%.

I was there a few days ago but my confidence is starting to slip.

I think a lot of my confidence comes from the relative scarcity of the suspect vehicle.

I remain confident. I agree on the scarcity of the vehicle. Also, there is more than one person that knows. As mentioned by people earlier, big data techniques could be of use (just recently thought of insurance data as well). Should be solvable, but the perps could get extremely lucky (hopefully not!). MOO.

 

[BaffleMe]

I was there a few days ago but my confidence is starting to slip.

I think a lot of my confidence comes from the relative scarcity of the suspect vehicle.

I read a news article yesterday that stated LE is getting tips.

 

[spivey]

I remain confident. I agree on the scarcity of the vehicle. Also, there is more than one person that knows. As mentioned by people earlier, big data techniques could be of use (just recently thought of insurance data as well). Should be solvable, but the perps could get extremely lucky (hopefully not!). MOO.

You are absolutely right. The fact that at least 2 people know is a big advantage.

 

[cvaldez1975]

I am 100% confident they will find these perps. Unless it's a stolen car. Then my confidence level falls to 75%.

the car hasnt turned up. but they could have torched it somewhere. if it was just stolen, they would dump it but now there is a murder tied to it.

 

[BaffleMe]

the car hasnt turned up. but they could have torched it somewhere. if it was just stolen, they would dump it but now there is a murder tied to it.

Well, I hadn't even thought of torching it. Good point, though. On a maybe positive note, someone knows neighbors with such a car & a love for guns. MOO on that. Maybe someone has been acting strange, didn't show up for work, took off suddenly......

 

[PommyMommy]

JUN 3, 2021
Aiden Leos: Reward being offered in suspected road rage shooting in California increased to $450,000 - CNN
The reward for information in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy in a suspected road rage shooting in California has now risen to $450,000, thanks to another donation from the Costa Mesa City Council.

JUN 4, 2021
Aiden Leos shooting: Reward in fatal Orange County road-rage shooting grows to $500,000 - ABC7 Los Angeles
The reward in the hunt for whoever killed 6-year-old Aiden Leos in a road-rage shooting in Orange County has grown to half a million dollars.

 

[helpfulcharlie]

JUN 3, 2021
Aiden Leos: Reward being offered in suspected road rage shooting in California increased to $450,000 - CNN
The reward for information in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy in a suspected road rage shooting in California has now risen to $450,000, thanks to another donation from the Costa Mesa City Council.

JUN 4, 2021
Aiden Leos shooting: Reward in fatal Orange County road-rage shooting grows to $500,000 - ABC7 Los Angeles
The reward in the hunt for whoever killed 6-year-old Aiden Leos in a road-rage shooting in Orange County has grown to half a million dollars.

Amazing. So, polar opposite results, right? (1) increased incentive to call in tips, (2) increased incentive for the shooter to murder what might be the only person who knows his secret.

 

[Finlay]

Amazing. So, polar opposite results, right? (1) increased incentive to call in tips, (2) increased incentive for the shooter to murder what might be the only person who knows his secret.

MOO here but, I feel like LE should come out and flat out directly address a comment to the driver of that car and offer her immunity. Let her know that they want the shooter & that she won't be prosecuted and that she is eligible to receive the reward money. That would put her on about as hot of a hot seat as she could be on. The shooter has likely been reminding her that (in his opinion) she is as much a part of the situation as he is & that if she turns him in, she'll go down for it too. This would remove that "power" he is holding over her. And yes, it would put a bullseye squarely on her forehead. But if she realizes that, she may be more apt to get away from the shooter and turn him in *immediately* before he has a chance to hurt or kill her. And while I don't want to wish ill on her, if he did harm her, well then there would be another crime scene - and maybe he wouldn't be able to cover that one up or explain away a missing person.

...again, just my thoughts.

 

[BaffleMe]

Amazing. So, polar opposite results, right? (1) increased incentive to call in tips, (2) increased incentive for the shooter to murder what might be the only person who knows his secret.

Wow. Now there's a scary, but possible, scenario. Yet, if he were to kill her, who would notice? Neighbors, Friends, Family, People she might work with. That could make killing her difficult. MHOO

 

[BaffleMe]

MOO here but, I feel like LE should come out and flat out directly address a comment to the driver of that car and offer her immunity. Let her know that they want the shooter & that she won't be prosecuted and that she is eligible to receive the reward money. That would put her on about as hot of a hot seat as she could be on. The shooter has likely been reminding her that (in his opinion) she is as much a part of the situation as he is & that if she turns him in, she'll go down for it too. This would remove that "power" he is holding over her. And yes, it would put a bullseye squarely on her forehead. But if she realizes that, she may be more apt to get away from the shooter and turn him in *immediately* before he has a chance to hurt or kill her. And while I don't want to wish ill on her, if he did harm her, well then there would be another crime scene - and maybe he wouldn't be able to cover that one up or explain away a missing person.

...again, just my thoughts.

I don't see that happening. She pulled the car behind the victim. Somewhere above on this thread is a statute. She is also guilty. And certainly, ethically, that sends a bad message to humanity. Plus, the people who put up all that award money would have a herd of cows if she were to get award money. Also, if he so easily shot at someone's car on a freeway, my guess is should LE put out any announcement directed at her, then her life would be immediately in danger. My Opinions Only.

 

[al66pine]

Offering $ Reward & Immunity to Driver?

... I feel like LE should come out and flat out directly address a comment to the driver of that car and offer her immunity. Let her know that they want the shooter & that she won't be prosecuted and that she is eligible to receive the reward money....

@Finlay sbm Good thought, seems your idea could successfully incent the driver to ID the shooter to LE. Making it work would take coordination btwn LE, prosecutor & the fundraiser sponsor/organizer. Could it happen?

Iirc, the $500,000 (?) reward was raised thru private individuals or entities (like, g*-fund-m* or equivalent), so the $ is controlled by campaign sponsor/organizer. IOW LE does not control this reward money.

Offering immunity from crim. prosecution is not an option avail. to the fundraiser sponsor/organizer. While LE may explore immunity idea w a person/suspect, the decision to offer immunity is the DA/prosecutor's to make.

Analyzing the value of a tipster's info and assessing the tipster's culpability in the crime, a prosecutor trying to develop terms of immunity or reduced crim charges is in a tough place.
W 20/20 hindsight, the public leveled crushing criticism at prosecutors who gave immunity or reduced crim. charges to Karla Homolka and more recently to Krystal Kenney. my2ct.
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[Cryptic]

Can someone explain, please the types of lanes and transponders related to that? Thanks.

Sorry for the late response.

I lived in OC / SOCAL temporarily years ago. There have been several technology generations since then.

As a result, I am unfamiliar with how the current toll lanes work and also unfamiliar with what techno gadgets are currently used for fee collection etc.

 

[Cryptic]

Wow. Now there's a scary, but possible, scenario. Yet, if he were to kill her, who would notice? Neighbors, Friends, Family, People she might work with. That could make killing her difficult. MHOO

Ominously, I think the key word is "could".

If the female partner comes from the segment of the population that frequently changes residences and boyfriend / girl BFF relationships, has little contact with immediate neighbors, and is known not to work- or to walk away from jobs on a whim, her disappearance might go un noticed by many.

Her family, however, would still notice if she went missing. But..... that could be months down the road if she is not in frequent contact with them.

Given that she is the partner in a road rage murder, her odds of being a member of the erratic "Crazy life stylin" team might be increased.

 

[PommyMommy]

JUN 6, 2021
Aiden Leos shooting: Suspects arrested in freeway killing of 6-year-old Orange County boy - ABC7 Los Angeles
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The suspects have been identified as Eriz Marcus Anthony, 24, and Lee Wynne, 23. They were arrested at their home in Costa Mesa, according to the CHP.

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"While these arrests will not ease the pain of a mother's loss, my hope is for the Leos family to have some peace of mind and to rest assured the CHP will work with the Orange County District Attorney to bring justice for Aiden," CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said in a statement issued Sunday.

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

JUN 6, 2021
Man and woman arrested in shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos on 55 Freeway in Orange – Press Enterprise (pe.com)
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“They are expected to be charged with murder,” a CHP news release said.

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Law enforcement officials were authoring search warrants Sunday to look for the gun and the vehicle the couple was suspected of driving at the time of the shooting.

The pair work in Highland in San Bernardino County, authorities said.

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[PommyMommy]

JUN 6, 2021
Two suspects arrested in alleged road rage shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
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Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said the two suspects were arrested Sunday in Costa Mesa in front of a restaurant.

A law enforcement source told The Times that the suspects are a man and a woman, and the two were under surveillance before their arrests.

[...]

Marcus Anthony Eriz, 24, And Lee Wynne, 23, Arrested In Connection With 55 Freeway Shooting Death Of 6-Year-Old Aiden Leos – CBS Los Angeles (cbslocal.com)
In addition, CBSLA is being told that law enforcement officials know where the suspects’ vehicle is located, as well as the gun used in the shooting and that they are working to secure the firearm.

 

[SBops]

JUN 6, 2021
Two suspects arrested in alleged road rage shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
[...]

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said the two suspects were arrested Sunday in Costa Mesa in front of a restaurant.

A law enforcement source told The Times that the suspects are a man and a woman, and the two were under surveillance before their arrests.

[...]

Marcus Anthony Eriz, 24, And Lee Wynne, 23, Arrested In Connection With 55 Freeway Shooting Death Of 6-Year-Old Aiden Leos – CBS Los Angeles (cbslocal.com)
In addition, CBSLA is being told that law enforcement officials know where the suspects’ vehicle is located, as well as the gun used in the shooting and that they are working to secure the firearm.

Someone liked that half a million reward. Good thing.