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Miguel Diego Sandoval Pleads Guilty to Murder, Arson

8/18/2026

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  • Miguel Diego Sandoval pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the Nov. 16, 2024 shooting and arson.
  • He waited outside the North Tabler Avenue house, entered after occupants slept, opened fire and set the home ablaze.
  • The attack killed Janvi Maquindang, Christine Aca-ac, Edwin Garcia and Matthew Montebello.
  • District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said the plea guarantees life without parole and that Sandoval will be sentenced on Nov. 17.