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Justice Sought: $85K Reward for Info on Child's Murder
10 Jun
Summary
- Reward for information on a 4-year-old boy's murder increased to $85,000.
- The boy was shot and killed in Altadena in 2016.
- Family and officials urge public to come forward with any information.

The reward for information in the cold case murder of 4-year-old Salvador Esparza has been substantially increased to $85,000. Salvador was tragically shot and killed in 2016 while on the porch of a relative's home in Altadena. This case has remained unsolved for years.
Officials announced Tuesday that an additional $10,000 was added to the reward fund. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently approved a motion to reestablish and augment the reward money. Salvador's grandmother expressed hope that the increased reward will encourage witnesses to come forward, providing crucial answers and closure for the family.