24 Desperate Calls and 13 Furious Texts: Chilling New Details Reveal Why Ruben Fregoso Snatched His Daughter After Allegedly Killing Her Mother
In a case that has gripped Southern California with heartbreak and horror, disturbing new revelations have emerged about the final hours leading up to the alleged murder of Marisol Fregoso and the abduction of her five-year-old daughter, Daleyza. Authorities now confirm that 24 calls and 13 text messages were sent to Ruben Fregoso’s phone in the tense period immediately before he allegedly took the young girl and fled across the border.
The nightmare began on May 24-25, 2026, in Los Angeles’ West Adams neighborhood. Police responded to a welfare check and discovered 36-year-old Marisol dead inside the family home from what investigators described as violent trauma. Her partner, 40-year-old Ruben Fregoso, and their daughter Daleyza were missing. What followed was a frantic Amber Alert, multi-agency manhunt, and eventual dramatic arrest in Mexico nearly three weeks later.
The barrage of 24 calls and 13 messages paints a picture of escalating desperation or confrontation in the moments before tragedy struck. While exact content remains under investigation, sources close to the case suggest heated exchanges that may have centered on relationship tensions, custody fears, or financial disputes — common flashpoints in domestic tragedies that spiral out of control. These communications are now seen as critical evidence in establishing timeline and intent.
Ruben Fregoso reportedly made statements indicating plans to leave the country. Surveillance footage later captured him and little Daleyza at a San Ysidro parking garage near the U.S.-Mexico border, luggage in tow, just hours after the alleged killing. The pair crossed into Mexico, prompting an international search involving LAPD, federal agents, and Mexican authorities.
Thankfully, Daleyza was recovered safe and is now reuniting with family. Fregoso faces murder charges and a misdemeanor count of child abuse. He is currently in custody in Mexico awaiting extradition to Los Angeles.
The official motive, now partially revealed through investigative details, appears rooted in a toxic mix of personal turmoil and a desperate bid to maintain control. Family members and neighbors described a household marked by underlying strain, though few anticipated such a devastating outcome. The killing of a mother in front of — or immediately preceding — the abduction of a child has sent shockwaves through the community, with locals creating memorials and offering prayers for healing.
This case underscores the terrifying reality of domestic violence when it escalates to lethal levels. Experts note that attempts to flee with children after such incidents often stem from fear of losing parental rights, combined with explosive emotional triggers. The flood of calls and texts may represent Marisol’s final attempts to de-escalate or confront the situation — efforts that tragically failed.
As Ruben Fregoso prepares to face justice in California courts, the focus now shifts to Daleyza’s recovery and the broader conversation about protecting vulnerable families. One thing is clear: behind the Amber Alert headlines lies a profoundly human story of love turned to loss, desperation, and a father’s fateful decision that shattered lives in an instant.
