Most Wanted - CELESTINO SANCHEZ MATA

On July 28, 1998, in the 4400 block of Crow Road, Oakdale, Celestino Mata and his two brothers, Oscar Mata and Ernesto Mata were involved in an argument with victim, Armando Munoz of Oakdale. During which time Celestino pulled a gun on Armando. Oscar Mata then took the gun from Celestino. Oscar went up to Armando and shot him. Armando's wife was present and witnessed the shooting. Armando died at the scene. All three brothers, Celestino, Ernesto and Oscar later fled to Mexico.

In 1999, Oscar Mata and Ernesto Mata were arrested in Mexico for murder.
Oscar Mata was convicted on May 18, 2003 for 1st degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison at Jalisco Federal Prison in Mexico.

Ernesto Mata was acquitted of his charges and released from custody in Mexico. Both warrants for Oscar and Ernesto have been cleared by the DA's Office. They are no longer wanted by this county.

Celestino Mata is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Celestino Sanchez Mata can contact detectives. The Munoz family is asking your help in bringing this killer to justice. His two brothers have already been arrested and one is serving prison time in a Mexico jail.

Do not attempt to apprehend this suspect.