A man pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-girlfriend, per the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Ivan Escobedo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of his former partner, Alyssa Salazar. He also admitted to a gun enhancement and to an aggravating factor: the crime showed a high degree of cruelty or viciousness, per the district attorney’s office.He is facing 25 years to life in total, and he will be sentenced on January 8, 2025.Salazar was 33 at the time of her murder and was a mother of two, according to KSBW 8’s past coverage.Salazar was last seen getting into Escobedo’s gray Honda in Salinas on July 26, 2023, per police. Police also say the last time she communicated with a friend or family member was over the phone, three minutes after getting into Escobedo’s car. Escobedo was arrested on August 30, 2023, while driving his gray Honda. Police say they found a handgun in the car. See more coverage of top Central Coast stories | Download our app / Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

GILROY, Calif. —

A man pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-girlfriend, per the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

Ivan Escobedo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of his former partner, Alyssa Salazar. He also admitted to a gun enhancement and to an aggravating factor: the crime showed a high degree of cruelty or viciousness, per the district attorney’s office.

He is facing 25 years to life in total, and he will be sentenced on January 8, 2025.

Salazar was 33 at the time of her murder and was a mother of two, according to KSBW 8’s past coverage.

Salazar was last seen getting into Escobedo’s gray Honda in Salinas on July 26, 2023, per police.

Police also say the last time she communicated with a friend or family member was over the phone, three minutes after getting into Escobedo’s car.

Escobedo was arrested on August 30, 2023, while driving his gray Honda. Police say they found a handgun in the car.

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