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'Santa' Gunman Hid Son From Ex-Wife: Cops

Revelation of child from previous relationship stressed the Pardo's marriage

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 26, 2008 5:32 PM CST

(Newser) – Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, who police say killed nine others in a Christmas Eve rampage in California, kept a child from a previous relationship secret from his ex-wife, the Los Angeles Times reports. Pardo did not support his physically handicapped 9-year-old son financially, but claimed him as a dependent for 7 years on his taxes.

When ex-wife Sylvia found out, she demanded Pardo stop claiming his son as a dependent, and the resulting friction help lead to their divorce. Police, in turn, believe the divorce was a factor in driving Pardo to the shooting rampage that left his ex-wife, her parents and six others dead.

Letter carrier Ray Mayland delivers mail to the home of deceased murder suspect Bruce Pardo today in Montrose, Calif.
Letter carrier Ray Mayland delivers mail to the home of deceased murder suspect Bruce Pardo today in Montrose, Calif.   (AP Photo)
Covina, Calif., police chief Kim Raney, right, speaks as Mayor Kevin Stapleton listens during a news conference today on the Christmas Eve massacre.
Covina, Calif., police chief Kim Raney, right, speaks as Mayor Kevin Stapleton listens during a news conference today on the Christmas Eve massacre.   (AP Photo)
A tow truck transports two vehicles today that were damaged during a Christmas Eve murder rampage at a home in Covina, Calif.
A tow truck transports two vehicles today that were damaged during a Christmas Eve murder rampage at a home in Covina, Calif.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Apr 5, 2009 2:28 AM CDT
Huh? When you file separately, you read the other person's tax forms?
Shannonals
Dec 27, 2008 2:40 AM CST
It took 7 years of Pardo claiming another woman's child on their taxes for the ex-wife to state enough is enough?

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