The attack allegedly was motivated by false rumors that the victim had raped a girl.
SANTA ANA — Two transients were sentenced Friday for their part in the beating and fatal stabbing of a fellow homeless man in Santa Ana two years ago. Daniel Rubin Gallegos,49, was convicted in July 2021 of first-degree murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon, and co-defendant Gustavo Nunez Jr.,34, was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon.
