"District Attorney Brooke Jenkins stated, 'This is one of the most gruesome crimes our city has experienced in recent history.' She recalled the challenges of presenting the case to the grand jury, emphasizing the difficulty of the testimony."
"A third roommate reported hearing sawing noises for hours and strong smells of vinegar and bleach. She also noticed a hacksaw under the sink and a missing blue storage container."
"Gonzales told police that Mamer had moved to Eureka weeks earlier, despite evidence suggesting otherwise. Her statement raised suspicions about Mamer's fate."
"Coworkers testified that Gonzales had expressed a desire for Mamer to leave the apartment, indicating a motive that may have contributed to the crime."
Lisa Gonzales, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2018 killing and dismemberment of her roommate, Margaret Mamer. The case involved gruesome details, including the use of a knife by Gonzales. Mamer was reported missing after friends expressed concern over escalating tensions between her and Gonzales. Police discovered human remains in a storage container, and a third roommate reported hearing sawing noises and noticing strong odors. Gonzales had previously complained about wanting Mamer out of the apartment.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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