A Quiet Evening Turns Deadly

On the evening of November 17, 1992, the serene ambiance of Scripps Ranch in San Diego was shattered by a violent crime that remains unsolved to this day. At approximately 10:30 p.m., 24-year-old Joseph William Bonno IV was found lying in the parking lot north of 10940 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, fatally wounded by a gunshot to the chest. Despite immediate response from the San Diego Police Department, Bonno was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death have left investigators and the community searching for answers for over three decades.

Routine Chores Lead to a Fatal Encounter

Joseph Bonno, a resident of the apartment complex at 10940 Scripps Ranch Boulevard, had stepped out that night to perform a simple household task: taking out the trash. Investigations suggest that after disposing of the garbage, he may have decided to check on his vehicle parked nearby. It was during this moment of routine that he encountered his assailants. The suddenness and brutality of the attack have led many to believe that Bonno might have inadvertently interrupted a crime in progress, possibly a burglary targeting his own car....Read More