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Samantha Runnion
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
July 15, 2002
Location
Stanton, California
Victim Age
5
Gender
Female
Five-year-old Samantha Runnion was abducted from outside her Orange County apartment complex and murdered. Her mother Erin Runnion became a prominent child safety advocate, founding the Joyful Child Foundation. Alejandro Avila was convicted and sentenced to death in 2005.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
July 15, 2002, outside her apartment in Stanton, CA
Timeline
Last Known Information
July 15, 2002, outside her apartment in Stanton, CA
Date of Incident
July 15, 2002
Current Status
Conviction
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