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Pleasant Hill killer who fled to Mexico sentenced
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- A man who murdered a beloved bartender in Pleasant Hill and fled to Mexico was sentenced Thursday to serve 50 years-to-life in prison, police said. A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge sentenced Andre Barocio Jr. for the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Laredo-Arellano. The bartender w...
Key takeaway for the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Laredo-Arellano.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The sentencing of Andre Barocio Jr. to 50 years-to-life in prison brings a measure of closure to the community that was shaken by the murder of Oscar Laredo-Arellano. As a bartender, Laredo-Arellano was likely a familiar face to many in Pleasant Hill, and his death served as a stark reminder of the violence that can occur in even the most seemingly safe neighborhoods. The fact that Barocio Jr. was able to flee to Mexico after the crime highlights the challenges that law enforcement face in pursuing suspects across international borders. The successful extradition and prosecution of Barocio Jr. is a testament to the cooperation between local and federal authorities, and demonstrates the commitment to justice that exists in Contra Costa County. The community will continue to feel the impact of Laredo-Arellano's death, and the sentencing of his killer is a step towards healing and moving forward.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- A man who murdered a beloved bartender in Pleasant Hill and fled to Mexico was sentenced Thursday to serve 50 years-to-life in prison, police said. A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge sentenced Andre Barocio Jr. for the murder of 37-year-old Oscar Laredo-Arellano. The bartender w...
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