March 15, 1997

Suspect


Victim: Carmen Estrada

Fugitive Suspect: Luis Galindo

Date: March 15, 1997

Address: 4125 El Cajon Blvd.

Synopsis: Luis Eduardo Galindo is wanted for the murder of Carmen Estrada and her unborn baby. The murder occurred on March 15, 1997; there is an outstanding felony warrant charging Galindo with two counts of murder.

Luis Galindo, also known as “Freddy” D.O.B. 11-29-72, is a Hispanic male, 5’7” tall and weighing 155 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and worked in the construction trade.

The incident for which Galindo is wanted occurred on March 15, 1997. Galindo, his pregnant girlfriend Carmen Estrada and a group of their friends had met up at the Vallerta Bar and Grill at 4125 El Cajon Boulevard. There, Galindo and Estrada became involved in an argument because Galindo wanted to go drinking in Tijuana with a friend. Galindo and Estrada walked outside. Galindo suddenly grabbed Estrada by the neck and dragged her around the corner into an alley. According to a witness, Galindo whispered something into Estrada’s ear, then produced a .45 revolver and shot her in the head at point blank range.

Galindo then fled, leaving Estrada to die in the alley. He has not been seen since. Estrada was still conscious when the first bystanders rushed to her side. She identified “Freddy” as her attacker and asked that her son be looked after. A short time later she passed away, along with her unborn baby.

If you have information on any of the cases listed on this website, or any other San Diego homicide case, we strongly urge you to contact the San Diego Police Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293. You can also e-mail the Cold Case Team at lrydalch@pd.sandiego.gov.