Santa Ana Police Seek Suspect Accused of Sexual Assault on Stepdaughter

The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in locating a man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his young stepdaughter. Eduardo Parra Santana, 35, has been identified as the suspect in these heinous acts that are said to have begun when the victim was approximately five or six years old. The details of the assaults, including the allegations of showing pornography to the child, were brought to light by the now 13-year-old girl on July 17, 2024.

According to a report obtained by KTLA, the victim, whose identity is being protected, is no longer in contact with Santana, and his current whereabouts are unknown. The search for Santana is ongoing, with authorities releasing a photograph of him to aid in his identification. The public is being asked to carefully look and to contact Detective J. Taylor with any potentially helpful information.

The Santa Ana Police Department has turned to social media with its #WantedWednesday campaign to raise awareness and gather tips from the community. They reiterated the urgency of the situation and the importance of bringing Eduardo Parra Santana to justice.

Anyone who might have seen the suspect or knows where he could be is being encouraged to come forward. Detective J. Taylor can be reached at (714) 245-8349 or through email at [email protected], as per a message shared on X by the #SantaAnaPD. The Police Department is stressing the critical nature of these leads in the successful apprehension of Santana.