Hey, Cluminati, how's it going?

I'm Carter Roy, host of murder True Crime Stories, another crime house original.

Morgan and Kaelin are off this week for the holiday, but they ask me to stop by and share a case we just covered,

one that is as haunting as it is unforgettable.

It's the story of the 2008 Santa Claus Massacre. On Christmas

Eve in Covina, California, the Ortega family gathered for their annual celebration, a night filled

with food, music, and joy. But when a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on their

door, the evening transformed into one of the most devastating crimes in California history.

This is part one of the case. For part two, just search and follow Murder True Crime Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Now, enjoy the episode.

This is Crime House.

Happy holidays to all the Crime House. Happy holidays to all the Crime House listeners out there.

I'm Carter Roy, host of murder, true crime stories.

And this is the first episode of Crime House's Christmas Crime Special,

the Santa Claus Massacre.

They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.

It's not just about the presents or twinkling lights.

Most of all, it's about spending time with loved ones and celebrating everything we're thankful

for.

But for some people, the holidays are a cruel reminder of what they've lost.

Bruce Pardo was one of those people.

After years of hiding his true colors, Bruce's dark past finally cut up to him by 2008, and the truth cost him everything,

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