Robert Barreras, a 42-year-old emergency management official in L.A. County, was charged with murdering his mother, Karen Lee Barreras. Allegations claim he exploited his position of trust to commit the crime, which occurred while he was on leave. He has been suspended without pay and is currently held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility with a $2 million bail. Barreras previously specialized in emergency alert systems but was not involved in the recent wildfire responses that drew criticism for delayed notifications.
Barreras specialized in building and maintaining the technology that allows county residents to be quickly notified about emergencies through their phones, radios, and television.
The district attorney's office alleges Barreras took advantage of a position of trust and confidence to commit the murder of his mother.
Barreras was on leave when the alleged murder took place and has since been suspended without pay, according to a county spokesperson.
Barreras, a 42-year-old Alhambra resident, was arrested May 7 and currently being held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility on $2 million bail.
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