Murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 19-year manhunt
Luis Contreras allegedly killed Alfonso Vera, who was trying to stop another man from beating a woman.
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Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
Luis Contreras allegedly killed Alfonso Vera, who was trying to stop another man from beating a woman.
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