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Las Vegas man was wanted on domestic violence charges before allegedly killing stepfather

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man accused of killing his stepfather missed several previous court hearings related to domestic violence charges and had an active arrest warrant, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Carlos Magana, 32, faces an open murder charge for the death of his stepfather, Luis Torres-Avila, 57, in an apartment near Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue, police said. While speaking with reporters Tuesday morning, LVMPD Lt. Rob…

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Las Vegas Man Charged with Murder Was Already a No-Show for Court on Domestic Violence Charges - Nevada Globe

A 32-year-old Carlos Magana—now facing an open murder charge for allegedly stabbing his stepfather to death—was already a wanted man with a record of domestic violence charges and restraining order violations. Despite clear red flags, he had been released from jail not once, but twice, after failing to appear in court. Magana, who is accused of fatally stabbing 57-year-old Luis Torres-Avila five times, actually called 911 himself to report the c…

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