Somboun Sayasane, a 75-year-old Laotian-born artist, was reported missing from his South Sacramento home on December 28, shortly after last being seen on Christmas Day. His body, discovered four months later in Placerville, led to the arrest of his 32-year-old roommate, Benjamin Dougherty, who has been charged with first-degree murder. Dougherty's 74-year-old father is also implicated as an accessory. Sayasane, once a vibrant part of the San Francisco art community, is remembered for his contributions to local culture and his passion for teaching art.
"Somboun Sayasane, a prominent Laotian-born artist celebrated for his works, was reported missing days after Christmas, leading to apprehension of his roommate in connection with his death."
"After four months, the body of Sayasane was found in Placerville, revealing a tragic end to the search for the artist who had a vibrant past in the San Francisco art scene."
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