Victor Serriteno, 33, faced a guilty verdict in the 2020 murder of Priscilla Castro, a single mother he met via a dating app. After the meeting, Castro went missing, prompting concern from her family. Investigation revealed Serriteno's involvement not only in her murder but also in setting a fire to conceal his crime, leading to the deaths of two additional victims in the devastating Markley fire. Serriteno received a 73 years-to-life sentence, emphasizing the violent consequences of his actions that contributed to one of California's worst wildfire incidents.
Investigators tracked down her abandoned car using cellphone records, uncovering a string of tragic events tied to Serriteno, including the devastating Markley fire.
The Markley Fire, fed by Serriteno's actions, claimed three lives, became part of one of California's worst fire incidents, ultimately leading to many acres destroyed.
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