Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom’s conviction

  • Natalie Aguilar, 21, received probation for manslaughter and aggravated burglary charges after her prison sentence was suspended.
  • Her mother, Ariana Aguilar, will be sentenced for murder on July 21 related to the same killing after Natalie Aguilar testified at her jury trial.
  • Jorge Llamas was killed by teens who were encouraged to confront him by Ariana Aguilar, according to charges.

SALT LAKE CITY — A mom said what another woman and a group of teenagers did to her son is “unforgivable.” She said her son lost his life, and she encouraged those who were charged and convicted in his death to consider her position.

“If they are aware of what they did they should accept each and every consequence,” Gloria Marquez said. “I know I’ll never have my son back.”

Her son, Jorge Llamas, 21, was woken up and shot by multiple teenagers who came to his Taylorsville home, charging documents say. They claim the individuals were encouraged by Ariana Aguilar — a woman Llamas had kicked out earlier that evening on Oct. 13, 2024…

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