In July 2021, Phia Marie Albanese was shot dead in Fountain Valley after allegedly being targeted in a conspiracy led by her friend Mary Chavez. Prosecutors assert that Chavez orchestrated the hit, believing Albanese disclosed where she was staying to Chavez's violent ex-boyfriend. The actual shooter, Oliver Leon, is described as a gang member. While the defense argues that Chavez didnât intend for the murder to happen and that Leon acted independently, she faces serious charges of murder and conspiracy with a trial currently underway in Orange County.
"Mary Diedra Chavez ruthlessly and viciously conspired and planned and helped carry out the execution of Phia Albanese... She was the one who put the whole thing together."
"Chavez never intended for Albanese to be killed. Instead, the defense attorney said, Leon went rogue. She was along for the ride and things got out of control with the killer with a smile."
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