Episode
The Santa Killer, AKA The Covina Massacre
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- Ouch! Was that a Ghost?
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- Dec 18, 2025
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- 2139
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Summary
In the quaint Covina, California; A man wearing a Santa suit enters a home on Xmas Eve 2008. He proceeds to murder 9 family members. He attacks his former in-laws and wife; Killing the 9 with gunshots and arson, all before killing himself. Thank you everyone so much for listening, and Happy Holidays! citations Police say Santa shooter targeted mother, lawyer – The Press Democrat Mother of gunman in Santa suit speaks - Los Angeles Times ‘Santa' killer's victim fondly remembered in Oklahoma Bad Santa: Bruce Pardo and the Covina Christmas Massacre