Guilty Verdict in 2005 Murder of Gabrielino High School Student

A 23-year-old San Gabriel woman, Sarah Toledo, was found guilty of the 2005 first-degree murder of Ryan Dasalla, a popular Gabrielino High School student. The jury also convicted Toledo of conspiracy to commit murder and found true gun and gang allegations. Toledo's sentencing is scheduled for August 12, where she will face 50 years to life in prison.

Key Takeaways:

• Sarah Toledo, 23, was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang allegations in the 2005 death of Ryan Dasalla.
• The jury found that Toledo and her co-defendant, Gabriel Guerrero, targeted Dasalla because they believed he was associated with a tagging crew who had beaten Guerrero's youngest brother.
• However, the prosecution stated that Dasalla was not involved in the attack that led to the tagging crew beating Guerrero's brother.
• Gabriel Guerrero, the co-defendant, was sentenced to 84 years to life in prison in August 2021.
• The suspected shooter in the case remains a fugitive.
• Judge Candace Beason will preside over Toledo's sentencing on August 12.
• Deputy District Attorney Catherine Chon prosecuted the case.

Statistics:

• 23: The age of Sarah Toledo at the time of conviction.
• 50 years to life: The possible prison sentence for Toledo at her August 12 sentencing.
• 84 years to life: The prison sentence given to co-defendant Gabriel Guerrero.
• 17: The age of the victim, Ryan Dasalla, at the time of his murder.
• 2005: The year of the murder.
• 1: The number of remaining defendants in the case, with the suspected shooter still at large.

Sources:

• Los Angeles County District Attorney. (2022). News Release: Conviction Highlights Gang Violence and Tragic Consequences.