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Dec. 3, 2002

Suspect's Past May Prove Double-Edged Sword

SANTA ANA - When Orange County sheriff's deputies arrested Alejandro Avila for the molestation and murder of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, they were cocksure of their case.

By Jason W. Armstrong
and Jenna Bordelon
Nevada Journal Staff Writers
        SANTA ANA - When Orange County sheriff's deputies arrested Alejandro Avila for the molestation and murder of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, they were cocksure of thei...

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