11 year old Ricky Morales and his 13 year old brother Conrad had drifted from family member to family member while their mother served time in jail. Their mother was concerned about them being raised in southern California, worried that the place would hamper them through their "rebellious teenage years", and wanting a safer place for her young boys to grow up- she sent them to live with her sister in Washington.
Conrad was the first to wind up in the home of Raul Sarinana and his wife Cathy, followed by Ricky six months later. A year and a half later, both are dead.
Raul Sarinana, the boys uncle, had sent reports back to their families that both boys had been doing very well, engaging in school activities, and doing well with their grades. However some family members back in Cali believed that the calls from the boys seemed rehearsed, one member had even requested that police check on the two young boys, but never heard back.
After a relative told LE that another boy had been living in the home, police returned to the home and searched again, this time finding the body of a young boy in a carpet inside a carport. X-ray equipment was used to find the second body, which was under concrete. Police are awaiting dental records in order to identify the boy.
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Conrad was the first to wind up in the home of Raul Sarinana and his wife Cathy, followed by Ricky six months later. A year and a half later, both are dead.
The two young boys found dead at a Corona home this week may have been brothers, and authorities believe that at least one of the boys was beaten to death by his uncle, police said Wednesday.Charges were filed against Raul Ricardo Sarinana and Cathy Lynn Sarinana on Wednesday in connection with the death of their 11-year-old nephew, Ricky Morales.
Detectives suspect that a second body found in the carport of their duplex was the boy's missing 13-year-old brother, officials said. Relatives Wednesday identified the brother
as Conrad Morales.On Oct. 8, Cathy Sarinana had reported a 13-year-old runaway child to the Lewis County, Wash., Sheriff's Department, officials said. She was living in a Winlock, Wash., trailer park at the time.
Raul Sarinana, the boys uncle, had sent reports back to their families that both boys had been doing very well, engaging in school activities, and doing well with their grades. However some family members back in Cali believed that the calls from the boys seemed rehearsed, one member had even requested that police check on the two young boys, but never heard back.
Police found Ricky's battered body Monday at the Sarinanas' Corona duplex in the 1100 block of Belle Avenue after Raul Sarinana called police and said he had hurt his nephew and that he might be dead. Ricky had suffered blunt trauma injuries, though officials declined to say what caused them.
After a relative told LE that another boy had been living in the home, police returned to the home and searched again, this time finding the body of a young boy in a carpet inside a carport. X-ray equipment was used to find the second body, which was under concrete. Police are awaiting dental records in order to identify the boy.
Charges of murder and a special circumstance of inflicting torture have been filed against Raul Sarinana, 38, which could make him subject to the death penalty.The prosecutor, John Aki, did not say whether the Riverside County district attorney's office would seek the death penalty.Charges of murder and felony child endangerment have been filed against Cathy Sarinana, 28. She could face 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
Charges have not yet been filed in the second case.
Boys Found Dead May Be Brothers - Los Angeles TimesCategories: abused, murders
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im thinking i was the one of if not the first one she told about the possible deaths in corona. i was there in big bear with my family that christmas day when cathy came up suddenly. she got on the phone with the police. everyone there felt the tension in the room when cathy came up. in fact they all left the room.But i stayed in the room and was freaked out honestly to listen to cathy tell me as things were unfolding over the phone.she said, "Daniel!!!! i think he killed him!!" i was freakin out. i didnt know who she was talking about so i asked. So actually i couldnt bring myself to leave the room. i was drawn in in some strange very uncomy way. i knew somthing was very wrong.i think its from things happening around me when i was young maybe.I didnt know any thing about the two boys living with her at the time or the situation of the the eldest "running away" i found all that out later.i was supposed to be the one to follow her dwon the mountains when she decided to leave.
cathy!! im am sorry for all this. especially for those kids!!! im triple sorry! they were very good boys of what i heard. but its the lord above that will shine a positive light on this in the end. he shall do what he does, whatever that maybe.
To all... Just be strong through this caios, and work with others to prevent this kinda thing. let it be a lesson, dont let those kids die in vain.i sure wont.I always ask myself what if i could have asked more questions to cathy? maybe i could have gotten a clue and saved the day! ya know it doesnt always work that way, but we must maintain our composure and keep our eyes peeled. try to be positive.
one more thing....if i may, my dad left me and my sister real young, i dont hate him! cause if there is ever a chance that we could one day meet up again, i want to be able to tell him i was strong on my own and made a man out of myself to make him proud you know .....kinda for the things he missed out on.he knows hes made a mistake.
i hope that i did not offend anyone with this my feelings. i just want people to get along better. think alittle more, i just want to help people be nicer to each other. i guess this feels so at home for me.Its hard to cope. thanks for the time if you read this. daniel
Many people share blame for the tragedy that took place here, from the actual parents of these boys who were unable to grow up and accept the responsibilty of being parents, all the people who heard about the deaths of these beautiful children and then decided to report they had knowledge of on going abuse, the system that seemed to think nothing peculiar of a couple reporting a child missing and then moving out of state a couple of days later, the school system who claims numerous absenences with Conrad but that no action was taken with social services, to the people or person who actually committed the murder here.
Two beautiful boys are dead, the couple's childrens lives will be forever affected by this tragedy, this couple will be tried and convicted accordingly, if found guilty most likely spending the rest of their lives locked up, or possibly facing the death penalty. they will ultimately have to face our maker and pay the consequences for their actions.
As far as I know, the trial has not begun yet, and all of our opinions are just that, opinions, because we do not really know exactly what happened here or who is reponsible for what. As humans we naturally make assumptions, but I imagine the evidence will speak for itself and the guilty will be punished, whether it's one of them, or both of them.
As I stated, I am sickened by this tragedy, but I do believe the trial should take place and the evidence should be evaluated before judgement is made, that is how we do it in America, right?