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Four Arrested in 2004 Chula Vista Murder Case

1/20/2026

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Four men were arrested in January 2026 for the 2004 murder of Ryan Cunningham at La Bella's Pizza Garden in Chula Vista.
The suspects are Jose Roque-Garcia, Carlos Herrera, Marco Herrera, and Franco Dominguez, held without bail.
Police sought public assistance last year to locate witnesses, as multiple events occurred at the restaurant during the attack.
District Attorney Summer Stephan emphasized community cooperation.
The motive remains unclear.

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Story summary

Four men were arrested in January 2026 for the 2004 murder of Ryan Cunningham at La Bella's Pizza Garden in Chula Vista.
The suspects are Jose Roque-Garcia, Carlos Herrera, Marco Herrera, and Franco Dominguez, held without bail.
Police sought public assistance last year to locate witnesses, as multiple events occurred at the restaurant during the attack.
District Attorney Summer Stephan emphasized community cooperation.
The motive remains unclear.