The Christmas Eve Nightmare Inside the Covina Massacre by Santa

Belinda Ward
3 min readDec 15, 2023
Bruce Pardo
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A Chilling Account of Revenge, Tragedy, and Unsettling Motives

The festive air of Christmas Eve in Covina, California, morphed into a harrowing tale of terror and tragedy on December 24, 2008. Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, bearing the guise of Santa Claus, perpetrated one of the most chilling massacres in recent history, marking a night of horror that scarred the lives of innocent celebrants.

The Christmas Eve Tragedy Unfolds

On the fateful Christmas Eve of 2008, the serene suburb of Covina, California, was shattered by an unimaginable horror. Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, donning the iconic Santa suit, arrived at his former in-laws’ residence, harboring an arsenal of weapons and a deadly intent. The night quickly turned into a nightmare as Pardo unleashed terror upon the unsuspecting family members gathered for the holiday festivities.

Pardo’s arrival disguised as Santa was deceptive, but his intentions were far from festive. Armed with multiple handguns…

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