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Criminal Records - Most Wanted |
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Profile |
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Name: Daniel Perez
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Race: Hispanic |
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Age Now: 37 |
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Height: 5'9'' |
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Weight: 165 lbs. |
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Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair): Brown |
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Eyes (Color and Correction): Brown
Contact Lenses |
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Wanted for :
Murder, Fontana, CA;
Aug 26, 1999
Attempted Murder, South Gate, CA
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Location(s) |
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Last Seen : Fontana, CA
Perez was last seen at the scene of the crime. |
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Possible Location : California |
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Last Known : Lynwood, CA |
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Traits |
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Needs contacts or glasses |
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Very social, good talker |
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Educated , good business sense |
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Police describe him as homicidal, armed and dangerous |
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Case Story |
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Marriage Turns Deadly |
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On Valentine's Day in 1999, Daniel Perez did not give his wife a traditional gift of chocolates, jewelry or even a nice dinner. Instead, police say, Perez led his wife to their garage where he tied a noose around her neck to demonstrate his control. According to cops, it was just a scare tactic. But months later, she would truly experience the wrath of Daniel Perez.
In April of 1999, Perez and his wife, Anabella, had been separated for approximately three months. Perez and Anabella met to discuss the conditions of their separation in the Southgate area of Los Angeles County. According to Anabella, the meeting turned violent and Perez eventually threatened her with a gun. Perez made it very apparent that he was not going to let her leave him -- divorce was not an option. Anabella calmly convinced Daniel that they had to go to his place. She told him she needed to drive her car, and he could follow in his. Perez agreed and Anabella saw a way out of this dangerous situation.
Perez followed her in his own car through the streets of Southgate. Anabella frantically called the police on her cell phone and tried to get to a police station while Perez was chasing her. She eventually stopped at a busy intersection, jumped out of her car and tried to get help. Perez chased down Anabella on foot and shot her in the head in front of shocked bystanders at a local gas station. He then walked casually away from the scene. Anabella was transported to a local medical center where she miraculously survived her wounds. |
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Perez Arrested and Charged |
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The Southgate police tracked down Perez, and he was arrested. He was charged with attempted murder, but before the trial could begin, Daniel allegedly threatened the lives of Anabella, her family, even Southgate police officers. Anabella was placed in witness protection and guarded by police. She did not come in contact with Perez until the trial for her attempted murder. |
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Perez Kills Wife's Father, Then Flees |
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During the week of August 26, 1999, the trial was continuing for the attempted murder of Anabella Perez. Anabella's father, Carlos Vara, testified against his son-in-law in court that day, but he was unaware of the fatal consequences. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on August 27, 1999, a masked intruder broke into Carlos Vara's home in Fontanta, CA where Carlos, his wife, and six children were sleeping. Carlos awoke to strange noises and confronted the intruder in an attempt to protect his family. The intruder shot Carlos multiple times, backed out of the residence and fled. Sadly, Carlos died at the scene.
Later that morning, Daniel Perez failed to appear in court for his ongoing trial. His bail was revoked, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Bravely, Anabella testified against her former husband, and Daniel was found guilty of the attempted murder of his wife in absentia.
Similarly, investigators in Fontana, CA revealed that Daniel Perez was believed to be the masked intruder that shot and killed Carlos Vara. According to law enforcement officials, Perez intends on committing further violent acts against Anabella, her family, as well as against any law enforcement officer that tries to capture him.
Daniel Perez has been a fugitive since the cold-blooded murder of Carlos Vara and should be considered armed and dangerous. |
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