Madeline was found shot and killed inside her home.

She who was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend – who then abducted their two children and took them to Mexico. They were later found safe and unharmed.

Madeline was a Mother to two girls aged 2 and 3. She worked at Costco.

“She always greeted whoever with a smile. And I honestly believe, she would give you the shirt off her back.”

AGE: 22
LOCATION: Hanford, California
CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
DATE OF DEATH: January 28, 2025
SUSPECT: Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz (23)
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: Ex boyfriend and Father to children
STATUS: Charged with murder with special enhancements of “using a firearm” and “lying in wait”.