The county attorney says the death penalty could at some point be on the table. Santiago is now facing first-degree murder charges for Castillo's death as well after investigators say they found incriminating footage on his cell phone. The suspect's group chat made "derogatory remarks regarding the victim's sexuality and a derogatory statement about homosexuals not being allowed in the northside." ![]() Court documents state there may be an anti-LGBTQ element involved. In November, Bernardo Pantaleon was found dead near Mountain View Park at 7th Avenue and Cinnabar.ΔΆ1-year-old Leonardo Santiago and three other alleged members of the North Side 15th Avenue gang were accused and arrested in Pantaleon's death. In March, Phoenix Police said Osvaldo Hernandez Castillo was killed near 22nd Avenue and Mission Lane after allegedly engaging in sex with another man. Phoenix police have not made any arrests, but Kelly's mother believes he was attacked for his sexual preferences. 3 gay men murdered in Phoenix within months
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