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Murder Trial Begins for 2 Mexican Gang Members

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By Lindsay Hood

Story Published: Feb 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM PDT

Story Updated: Feb 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM PDT

The murder trial of two alleged members of a Mexican gang is set to begin in a San Diego courtroom.

David Valencia and Jose Leonel Olivera-Beritan are said to be tied to the "Los Palillos" gang.
Both Valencia and Olivera-Beritan face five charges of murder.

The gang moved to the San Diego from Tijuana in 2002, according to prosecutors. They allege that's when the murders started.

Some victims were allegedly abducted by men dressed in police uniforms while walking down the street.

Two of the victim's bodies are believed to have been dissolved in acid.
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