Gang members targeted victims at secluded L.A. lookout points, D.A. says. They face long prison sentences
Key takeaways
- A fifth defendant, also a gang member, was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years to life in jail.
- Hernandez was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder, two counts each of second-degree robbery and attempted second-degree robbery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, prosecutors said.
- Ventura and Cortez were found guilty of one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second degree robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit a robbery.
Abraham Ernesto Alvarenga Cortez, left, Marco Antonio Hernandez and Luis Ventura were sentenced along with two other suspects on robbery and murder charges. (Pasadena Police Department) By Seamus Bozeman Follow June 18, 2026 5:58 PM PT 1 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Four gang members were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday for their roles in two armed robberies that resulted in the death of three people at lookout points in the Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes in 2023.
A fifth defendant, also a gang member, was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years to life in jail.