Ex-Marine Livestreamed Aftermath of Killing Dad, Stepmom in Front of Sister

Irvin Hernandez-Flores was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his father and stepmother as his 11-year-old stepsister watched.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:55pm by Ben Kaplan

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A 27-year-old former U.S. Marine named Irvin Hernandez-Flores has been convicted of killing his father and stepmother in their San Francisco home, fatally shooting both as his 11-year-old stepsister watched. Hernandez-Flores then livestreamed the aftermath of the murders, appearing "proud and happy with himself" as the victims lay dying, according to authorities.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on families, especially when children are forced to witness such horrific crimes. It also raises questions about mental health support for veterans and the role of social media in amplifying violence.

The details

According to prosecutors, on August 13, 2022, Hernandez-Flores broke into the home of his father Jose Hernandez and stepmother Yesenia Soto, shooting his father five times and his stepmother six times as his 11-year-old stepsister watched. After the murders, Hernandez-Flores took out his phone and began livestreaming the scene, appearing "proud and happy with himself" as the victims lay dying.

  • The murders occurred around 2:20 a.m. on August 13, 2022.
  • Hernandez-Flores's stepmother was pronounced dead at a local hospital the following day.

The players

Irvin Hernandez-Flores

A 27-year-old former U.S. Marine who was convicted of killing his father and stepmother.

Jose Hernandez

Hernandez-Flores's father, who was fatally shot five times by his son.

Yesenia Soto

Hernandez-Flores's stepmother, who was fatally shot six times by her stepson.

11-year-old daughter

The young stepsister of Hernandez-Flores who witnessed the murders of her parents.

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What they’re saying

“This horrific crime left a young woman without her parents and rocked a community. Our homicide unit works tirelessly each and every day to bring justice and accountability in these cases, and this verdict affirms that our continued efforts yield the results that our victims deserve.”

— Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney (San Francisco District Attorney's Office)

“No child should have to witness the murder of her parents like the victim did in this tragic case.”

— John Roman, Assistant District Attorney (San Francisco District Attorney's Office)

“Once I emptied the clip I turned on the lights and I see him on the floor. I see his suffering and then I stopped his suffering.”

— Irvin Hernandez-Flores (KTVU)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Irvin Hernandez-Flores out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on families, especially when children are forced to witness such horrific crimes. It also raises questions about mental health support for veterans and the role of social media in amplifying violence.