2 more sent to prison for ambush killing of 15-year-old boy in West Valley City

  • Two 19-year-olds were sentenced to prison for the murder of 15-year-old Francisco Cuena in a West Valley neighborhood.
  • Anthony Hernandez received 15 years to life for murder; Kimberly Alvarez will serve at least five years and up to life.
  • District Attorney Sim Gill emphasized the impact of the incident on Cuena and the eight teens charged in his death, four in juvenile court.

WEST JORDAN — Two 19-year-olds were sentenced to prison Monday for their roles in the ambush death of 15-year-old Francisco Jesus Cuena in West Valley City two and a half years ago.

Investigators say the victim was lured into a cul-de-sac, ambushed and killed.

On March 3, 2023, police responded to a call and discovered that a car had with about 20 gunshot holes in it had crashed into a brick wall at the end of a cul-de-sac. Cuena was inside with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead…

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