Man Sentenced to Life for Murder in Riverside

Raul Sanchez, 24, was sentenced to 26 years to life for the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Raul Saldana and the attempted murder of Alejandro Saucedo during a party in Riverside in 2021. In a separate case, Michael Pedraza received a life sentence without parole, plus an additional 65 years, for his role in a violent crime spree in 2018 that included the murder of Mario Serhan and the shooting of a 19-year-old woman who was left paralyzed. Pedraza's co-defendants, Cesar Alvarado and Britney Canal, also received lengthy sentences for their involvement in the crimes. In another case, Alfredo Torres-Eusebio was convicted of first-degree murder and received a life sentence for killing Trey Kennedy in Orange County in 2022. These cases highlight ongoing issues of violence and crime in California communities, prompting discussions about public safety and justice.