Mix, who is now 69, was denied by the California Board of Parole Hearings under the elderly parole program. District Attorney Mike Hestrin swiftly affirmed the decision.

“The decision to deny early release for Charles Mix reflects the seriousness of the crime and the continued risk he poses to public safety and his victims,” said District Attorney Mike Hestrin. “Our responsibility is to ensure justice is served, while recognizing the emotional strain these hearings place on victims, their families, and the community. It’s crucial that those who commit serious offenses are held fully accountable for their actions.”

Mix was 49 when he committed the crimes he was convicted for, including “willful child cruelty, kidnapping for rape and lewd acts on a child under 14,” a statement from Hestrin’s office read.

The victim is now 27 years old and reports that she is too traumatized to speak publicly about the horrific incident. Her sister spoke on her behalf with her permission.

Of Mix, the victim’s sister, Claira Stansbury said “Some people aren’t able to be rehabilitated. He is a pedophile, and instead of worrying so much about the man who made his choice, they need to be focused on the victim and their families.”

Still, Mix will have another chance at parole in seven years. He has served 20 years of his long sentence.

Residents who would like to voice their concerns about the possible release of inmates that pose a risk to the community can visit Riverside County’s District Attorney Website at: Paroled Inmates | Riverside County District Attorney (rivcoda.org).

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Mariella Pricilla Costello was found safe, no other information is available at the this time.

Update:

Gino and Memphis were located with Nicholas at a hotel in Modesto by Modesto Police Department. The Amber Alert was canceled. Marcella Costello’s location is still unknown.

Details:

On September 17, 2021, deputies responded to a reported suspicious circumstance near the area of Sunnymead Ranch Parkway and Village Road, Moreno Valley. An out of state relative of Mariella (Pricilla) Costello, a previously unreported missing person, reported Pricilla was dropped off on Village Road on 09/16/21, by her boyfriend Nicholas Zeko (34 years old, 5’11” 205 lbs). No one has heard from her since 09/16/21.

Nicholas sent a text message to Pricilla’s family telling them he dropped her off in the area and left the location, taking her wallet and cell phone with him. Nicholas told family members he had the couple’s children, Gino Costello (9 years old) and Memphis Zeko (5 years old). As of 09/17/21 at 8:30 PM, deputies do not know the location of Pricilla, Gino, or Memphis. There are active Criminal Protective Orders protecting Mariella (Pricilla) Costello, Gino, and Memphis from Nicholas.

Moreno Valley Station investigators assumed the investigation and were able to contact Nicholas. Nicholas was adamant that he left Pricilla on Village Road, Moreno Valley on 09/16/21 between 10-11 PM.

Investigators believe Nicholas is driving a two-tone white/gold 2005 Ford Expedition with a black and yellow California legacy plate of V449G0. Investigators believe Nicholas took the children to the Modesto, CA area. Pricilla, Gino, and Memphis are entered into the Missing Persons System.

Nicholas has several active felony and misdemeanor warrants including terrorist threats, battery on a former spouse, and willful cruelty to a child.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Chris Ibrahim of the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6700, or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099.

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