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Senior Politics Editor

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Political activist whose fake death fooled San Francisco says he’s alive in Mexico

Politics

An investigation by The Standard could not find any records of political activist Richard Parina's death or his distinguished military record. In an interview Thursday, Parina said he's alive—and in Mexico.

Mystery and lies surround San Francisco political activist’s reported death

Friends and political figures lamented the death of Richard Parina, 78, a San Francisco activist and purported war hero. But now some suspect he may be alive.