Teen suspect arrested in Santa Cruz County double homicide case
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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the October 2024 murders of two 21-year-old men, Jeremiah Rios Aguilera and Giovanni Lopez, in Watsonville. Detected in Sacramento, the juvenile suspect faces two murder charges. Deputies found the victims at the scene with fatal gunshot wounds, prompting an extensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The Sheriff's Office expressed condolences to the victims' families and emphasized the collaborative effort in addressing the case.
An 18-year-old suspect linked to the October 2024 murders of two Watsonville men has been arrested in Sacramento after an extensive investigation.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is withholding the suspect's name due to his being a minor at the time of the murders.
Read at The Mercury News
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