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MONTEBELLO (CBSLA.com) — Police sought the public’s help on Thursday to locate a 46-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the rape of a minor in Montebello.
Pablo Pinto Mata, of Montebello, is accused of conducting three healing rituals to a 16-year-old female at his business, Los Angeles Imports, located in the 2400 block of West Whittier Boulevard, according to the Montebello Police Department.
Officers explained Mata is known to be a “Santero,” which is also referred to as a Santeria Priest.
In late 2013, he is suspected of having the victim disrobe during all of the healing rituals.
According to police, Mata forced the minor to disrobe on her last visit before he sexually assaulted her.
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