Ex-Husband Among 5 Arrested in Deadly Murder-for-Hire in San Bernardino

On January 10, 2025, Yesenia "Jessica" Torres, a 44-year-old woman, was fatally shot outside a Burger Point restaurant in San Bernardino, California. The incident occurred in broad daylight, with patrons and employees witnessing the tragic event. Investigations revealed that the murder was part of a murder-for-hire plot linked to a contentious divorce.
Authorities have arrested five men in connection with the crime:
Gerardo Llamas-Torres
Arnoldo Ruelas
Reynaldo Ruelas
Sergio Reveles
Juan Perez
All five suspects have been formally charged with murder, with special circumstances including lying in wait and financial gain. Sergio Reveles, who is also the ex-husband of the victim, is among those arrested.

The investigation revealed that the murder was orchestrated as part of a murder-for-hire scheme stemming from a contentious divorce. Surveillance footage from the day of the incident shows Torres in the restaurant parking lot, moments before the fatal shooting.