FUGITIVE
CASE #: 1989-48
FUGITIVE CASE #: 1989-48
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Francisco Amador Varela

Also Known As:

Antonio Hernandez, Apolinar Gonzalez, Francisco Amador

Francisco Amador Varela
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Missing From:

Santa Cruz, California

Summary:

Francisco Amador Varela is a fugitive wanted for the murders of his estranged wife Barbara Prowdley and her friend Rogelio Conejo on February 21, 1989, in the Santa Cruz, California area. Authorities allege he snuck into Prowdley’s apartment and hacked the victims to death with a hook shaped brush chopping tool as Prowdley and Conejo were sleeping. Varela is believed to have fled to the Guadalajara, Mexico area.

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As of this posting, Varela has an active homicide warrant, according to Santa Cruz County’s warrants database.

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Timeline of Events

February 1989

Varela identified as suspect and fled to Mexico


Tuesday, February 21, 1989

Double murder of Barbara Prowdley and Rogelio Conejo in Santa Cruz area


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Associated Persons

Rogelio C. (Victim) - Deceased

Barbara P. (Estranged wife) - Deceased

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