Post by HeadMarshal on Mar 5, 2024 8:56:06 GMT -5
Photo Credits: Aurora Public Library (See below for additional comments)
Defendant Details
DOB: 04/30/1978 (According to public PACER document)
Current Age: 45 (As of March 5, 2024)
Height: 6'0
Weight: 150 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Aliases: Leoboldo Mendoza (defendant name in PACER case), Leo Mendoza, "Chris"
Date Of Crime: January 16, 1998
Location Of Crime: Aurora, Illinois
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Leobaldo Mendoza is wanted for allegedly shooting Israel Silva to death. Israel's homicide was related to gang activity. Later that year, a member of Israel's gang took revenge and shot Leobaldo's own brother to death.
In 2001, it was determined that Leobaldo had been seen in San Juan, Texas which is near the border city of McAllen. The FBI then issued a federal warrant for Unlawful Flight To Avoid Prosecution.
Based on crime location, it is advised to contact the Aurora Police Department at 630-256-5000 if you have any information on Leobaldo Mendoza's whereabouts.
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Thoughts? As of today, March 5, 2024, Leobaldo's murder in Kane County's court records database is currently in "Pre-Trial" status. The UFAP warrant in PACER is also still active.
A special thanks to the Aurora Public Library for being extremely prompt with my request for Leobaldo's photo. They had microfilm archives of the Aurora Beacon News which I knew from Newslibrary had Leobaldo's photo. Their assistance is greatly appreciated.
I hope that Israel's family will get the justice and accountability they deserve.
- kanecoportal.co.kane.il.us/Portal/Home/WorkspaceMode?p=0
- archives.fbi.gov/archives/chicago/press-releases/2009/cg072409.htm
- www.chicagotribune.com/2004/04/15/man-admits-murder-and-killing-of-fetus-gets-21-years/