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Criminal Records - Most Wanted |
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Profile |
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Name: Unknown Angelo Ravella Killer
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Race: Hispanic |
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Age Range: 21 - 28 |
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Height: Unknown |
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Weight: Unknown |
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Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair): Unknown
hair color, length and style is unknown because witnesses say killer wore a Watchman's cap
witnesses thought he might have a goatee |
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Eyes (Color and Correction): Unknown |
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Wanted for :
Murder, San Lorenzo, CA;
Mar 2003
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Location(s) |
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Last Seen : San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo, CA |
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Possible Location : Unkown |
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Last Known : Unkown |
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Traits |
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Case Story |
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A Wrestling Hero's Story |
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Angelo Ravella's passion in high school was wrestling. He spent almost every day practicing his sport, dedicated to the rules of fair play and good sportsmanship. As a young amateur, Angelo drew inspiration from pro wrestlers and, in turn, his coach says his devotion to the sport inspired his teammates to be better wrestlers. It was the world of wrestling that helped this awkward teen develop the confidence to make the right decisions in the ring as well as in life. As a co-captain of the Arroyo Dons, Angelo helped lead his high school team from San Lorenzo to a California state championship title. He had literally wrestled his way into the hearts of people in this community, becoming a local sports hero.
Angelo Ravella, Sr. had coached his namesake through little league baseball and youth football league. The father and son team often went camping, hunting and fishing together. They were great friends, and Angelo, Jr. was comfortable confiding in his dad. |
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A Hero Becomes A Man |
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After high school, the popular young man set his sights on college. He needed a way to pay for it, so he worked alongside his dad at a sanitation company by day as he took classes by night. He was excelling in college, making good grades, and advancing through his courses.
On March 27, 2003, after aceing a college exam, Angelo, his brother and some other buddies went to celebrate Angelo's success. They were having drinks at a bar in Castro Valley, California. At some point in the evening, Angelo's brother Benny left with a female friend. Once outside, the two saw a couple arguing, so Benny asked the woman in the argument if she was okay. This started a loud verbal argument -- and Angelo came to investigate. He stepped between the unknown man and Benny to break up the argument. But Angelo's efforts only enraged the unknown man and he threatened Angelo with his gang's challenge to a fight, saying "East 7th." To Angelo, a good kid, this meant nothing, so Angelo calmly turned and walked back into the bar. The unknown man and woman left. |
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The Hero Falls - Few Clues Known About His Killer |
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After spending a couple more hours at the bar, Angelo left shortly after midnight with a friend. The two were driving through Castro Valley toward San Lorenzo. They were stopped at a stop sign in San Lorenzo only four blocks from Angelo's home when a 1980's Cadillac pulled up alongside them. One of the car's occupants yelled at Angelo and his friend. The two looked over at the Cadillac just as gunshots rang out. The two friends were under fire. Angelo Ravella took a bullet to the head.
Only hours later, Angelo Ravella's parents were forced to make the decision they never thought they would have to make for their fighter of a son. They decided to have doctors remove his life support. Within minutes, Angelo was dead.
Witnesses to the murder say that the shooter was a Hispanic male between 18 and 25 years old. He wore a black Watchman's cap and may have some facial hair.
Another good clue is that the shooter was not alone in the distictive 1980's Cadillac. There were anywhere from three to five other occupants in the Cadillac with him that night. Police would like to speak with anyone who drives a 1980's Cadillac or who may have been in the car with the shooter that night. |
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