LANCASTER – Four years after a 21-year-old Palmdale man was carjacked, shot in the head and left in the desert, his killers have been brought to justice.
Gang members Rudolfo Alcantar and Rosie Morales were convicted last week of murdering Christian Bojorquez, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Alcantar, 31, was found guilty Friday, Aug. 5, of first-degree murder with the special circumstances of lying in wait and murder during a carjacking. Jurors also found true gang and gun use allegations, and found him guilty of two counts of felon in possession of a firearm, according to Jane Robison of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Morales, 22, was found guilty Thursday, Aug. 4, of second-degree murder; and jurors found true gang and gun use allegations, according to Robison.
Morales also was convicted of arson.
Jurors deliberated for about four hours before finding the defendants guilty, Robison said.
Victim Christian Bojorquez died March 14, 2012, nine days after he was carjacked, shot in the head and left in a desert area in Lake Los Angeles.
A passerby found Bojorquez around 12:15 p.m. March 5, 2012, near 180th Street East and Avenue M, sheriff’s officials said.
Bojorquez was airlifted to a hospital where he remained until his death.
His burned Toyota Camry was found some time later, according to sheriff’s officials.
Alcantar and Morales were arrested for the murder in the fall of 2012.
Both defendants are scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 6. Morales is facing up to life in state prison, while Alcantar is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the District Attorney’s office.
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Bba says
G********** like this is why we need Trump
Broken Soul says
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and remember you, Chris. Your smile, your laugh, your jokes, your intelligence, your big heart, your strength, your charisma, your vulnerability, your height, your whole being will haunt me for the rest of my life. You didn’t deserve the death these monsters gave you, you did not deserve to have your name dragged through the dirt. You were a virtuous man, everyone who knew you would agree. Rest in peace, precious angel, no one can hurt you now. Rest and know, you were loved greatly and are missed terribly every day you have been gone.
Heidi says
Not a day goes by that i dont think of you. Im so grateful that these monsters were convicted. But it still doesn’t make this any easier. And it doesn’t bring u back. Rest in peace Christian.
Bananahana says
If people knew how evil these people really are. These gangbangers deserve to die in prison but even then, it wouldn’t be punishment enough. Why are people allowed to harm others, cold-bloodily kill someone, and still be left to live? Anyone who takes the life of another individual deserves to die a slow and painful death, preferably like the one they inflicted. How would these two monsters deserve to die? Shot and left for death in the desert. No, better yet, that degenerate son of theirs should be shot and left for dead in the desert. Then, and only then, would they feel and see the damage their actions caused. Only then will the see the gravity of their actions.
Ron says
Damn Rosie u were kool as shot in middle school But everyone has choices
Amanda says
Holy [removed]! I remember her, too! Almondale, right? She was a little wannabe and promiscuous! I remember all the rumors that went around, saying how easy she was. Loose morals. I’m not surprised to see she’s a murderous gangbanger. I’m glad she’s in jail, where she deserves to be.
Shane Falco says
These poor guys were surely falsely accused and convicted of this crime. There are no gangs in Palmdale, especially guys at 18 and 27 wouldn’t be out killing people. The dirty corrupt deputies sure set these guys up on the orders of Rex to make Palmdale look bad. Hopefully these guys appeal and win so they can return to their Palmdae town homes and go back to being solid contributors to the antelope valley!
We’re all just one bad choice away from being a cold hearted killer.
Jared says
This has been the most ridiculous absurd thing I have heard! If your comments are not stated in a sarcastic way then you have just proven how wrong some members of society are! To blame the police for the brutal crimes of gangbangers? A jury of our peers concluded that there was enough evidence to charge them with MURDER! Yes, we are all a bad choice away from doing something bad but murder is not one of them. Do you know what lying in wait is? AMBUSH, premeditation.
Nice guy says
You idiot not only did they shoot Chris but when their gun jammed they hit him over the head with the car jack and left him to die. Death to them both
Danielle says
Poor child, may he rest in peace knowing that the hoodlums that did this to him are going away for good. I’ve been wondering what happened with this case. Thanks for the update!
sickofit says
True justice served would be giving them the death penalty and carrying it out in a timely manner.
marina says
waste tax payer money, and another scum giving chance instead of death penalty .My condolence for family,its sad that arrogance and stupidity cost other people there life.And for Shane Falco,i think you need reality check Palmdale do have gangs ,they like roaches everywhere,no matter how you want them liquidate its hard.If wasn’t police officer there hard work and dedication to serve and protect Palmdale and Lancaster would be mad house.And what comes to this dumb ass he deserved what coming to him,he lucky got life,i would give lethal injection or electric chair,with out any hesitation.
CaliPalmdale says
for all you who think justice has been served you guys are confused. How can justice be served these guys need to be put to sleep why keep them alive save $$$ they will never change and would be a warning to anyone thinking about committing a crime. Clear all evidence is there they did it if there where not 100% they did it well different story but not the case.
James says
Holy Crap I went to school with the victim he was was so nice RIP Chris you didnt deserve what they did to you
Ashley says
What school did he go to?
James says
PHS 2004
Goodman, S. says
Such a senseless crime! These criminals have no thoughts of the consequences of their actions. Instead, all they care about is the benefit of their gang. These individual should never see the light of day
Freddie says
Can you imagine what the poor man went through? What he must have felt? Gangs are parasites that terrorize society for their own benefit. I’m glad they’ve been convicted and I hope they never see the light of day!
Lilly says
That poor guy lay in the desert for 9 while days before help arrived. Then held on for 4 more. He was fighting to stay alive.
Misskatieb says
The article said he was found on March 5th and was airlifted to hospital and died nine days later on March 14th in the hospital. He was found the same day he was shot.
Dylan says
Palmdale wasn’t this bad before. Everywhere you turn now you hear about gang-related crimes. It’s very unfortunate these hoodlums torment society. Glad to hear justice was serve for this young fella, may he rest in peace.
Mark says
I moved from Palmdale in 1997 when I was 23. I knew a lot of people involved in gangs. I don’t know if they’re worse now, they were bad then too.
Concern citizen says
I am glad justice has been served.