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Brutal Murder of Gay Man in Phoenix Park
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Bernardo Pantaleon, a 30-year-old man from Phoenix, was fatally shot and stabbed in Mountain View Park on November 25, 2023. He was there to meet someone for a drug sale but never made it to the bar with friends. His body was found the next day. Police reports indicate he texted family about the meetup, and witnesses heard gunshots nearby. His family believes it was a hate crime due to the brutality. Three suspects are charged: Leonardo Santiago and Jose Rodriguez for first-degree murder and gang ties, and Manuel Carrasco Calderon for helping after the fact. Calderon claimed Santiago forced him to mutilate the body, but video evidence suggests otherwise. Santiago admitted to shooting Pantaleon over unwanted advances, calling it a setup gone wrong. The other two trials are ongoing, leaving Pantaleons loved ones awaiting full justice.
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