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Father’s execution of two sons leaves LA family shattered — as his disturbing social media posts come to light

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O'Keefe, R. (2026, October 17). Father’s execution of two sons leaves LA family shattered — as his disturbing social media posts come to light. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/disturbing-posts-surface-after-la-father-allegedly-kills-two-sons/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-17 · by Ross O'Keefe
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Adolfo Gramajo, 35, allegedly shot his two sons, Jimmy, 4, and Osmani, 11, in Koreatown before attempting suicide. He is hospitalized while the motive remains unclear. The boys' aunt, Marilsa Bonilla, expressed the family's grief and gratitude for community support during memorial events. Gramajo’s disturbing social media posts leading up to the incident raised concerns about his state of mind prior to the tragedy.
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On October 17, Adolfo Gramajo, a 35-year-old man from Los Angeles, allegedly shot his two sons, Jimmy Gramajo (4) and Osmani Gramajo (11), in Koreatown before attempting to take his own life. Adolfo survived the incident and is currently hospitalized. The family has been devastated by the loss, organizing several memorial events for the children. Marilsa Bonilla, sister of the boys' mother Edilma Bonilla De Leon, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, noting the significant community support they have received during this difficult time. Additionally, disturbing social media posts made by Adolfo prior to the incident have come to light, adding another layer of complexity and grief for the affected family.

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Marilsa Bonilla PERSON · 2× Adolfo Gramajo PERSON · 1× Bonilla PERSON · 1× California GPE · 1× Edilma Bonilla De Leon PERSON · 1× Gramajo PERSON · 1× Jimmy Gramajo PERSON · 1× LA Local ORG · 1× McDonald ORG · 1× Osmani Gramajo PERSON · 1×

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The family of the two boys, Jimmy Gramajo, 4, and Osmani Gramajo, 11, has been torn apart by their loss, holding several memorial events to mourn the young children. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! “They’re my sister’s kids and this moment she’s going through hurts my soul,” Marilsa Bonilla told LA Local.
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🔮 “I would’ve wanted this to be a birthday party for my nephews with gifts and laughs, and although it’s the exact opposite, I’m still grateful for the community that came to support,” she said of the memorial.

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Adolfo Gramajo, 35, allegedly shot both of his boys in the head in broad daylight in Koreatown this week before turning the gun on himself. uncertain
Gramajo → shoot → himself
He survived and remains in the hospital. asserted
He → survive → hospital
The family of the two boys, Jimmy Gramajo, 4, and Osmani Gramajo, 11, has been torn apart by their loss, holding several memorial events to mourn the young children. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! “They’re my sister’s kids and this moment she’s going through hurts my soul,” Marilsa Bonilla told LA Local. asserted
Bonilla → tear → Local
“I would’ve wanted this to be a birthday party for my nephews with gifts and laughs, and although it’s the exact opposite, I’m still grateful for the community that came to support,” she said of the memorial. asserted
she → want → memorial
Bonilla, the sister of the children’s mother, Edilma Bonilla De Leon, said she appreciated the outpouring of support. asserted
she → say → support
“There are so many people that came here today that we don’t know, but that have felt moved by the story of the children,” Marilsa Bonilla said. asserted
Bonilla → be → children
“We don’t have the words or know how to return so much kindness… asserted
We → have → kindness
we hope to God that the example of these little ones will motivate other parents to give more love to their children and preserve life because it is precious.” asserted
it → hope → life
It’s unclear why Gramajo decided to allegedly murder both of his sons. uncertain
Gramajo → ’ → sons
He reportedly took both of them to dine at a nearby McDonald’s during what was supposed to be a custody visit before the alleged murders. uncertain
what → take → murders
He previously assured the children’s mother that they would be at his parents’ house. asserted
they → assure → house
The father had exhibited disturbing behavior on his Facebook account, where he also posted pictures of his kids. asserted
he → exhibit → kids
He said he was originally from Algarrobo, Spain, in the country’s Malaga province. asserted
he → say → province
His Facebook bio suggested he had nothing else to live for except his family. uncertain
he → suggest → family
“Usually nothing makes me happy anymore; I’m still alive because my family needs me to survive…,” an English translation of his bio says. asserted
translation → make → bio
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