The trajectory of the bullet that killed Nikha Marcella DeGuzman and the microscopic gunshot residue allegedly left behind on her boyfriend prove to one thing to Alameda County prosecutors: That she was murdered by her beau, Nolan Hurd.
"From the time that I met Marisol, what struck me most was how she always made it a priority to bring the community together. Countless times she has opened her heart and the restaurant up, to allow for various fundraising efforts."
"Herchen is the primary suspect due to his suspicious behavior, failure to cooperate and the conflicting information he conveyed to the Ku family," Su said in a court declaration.
Atieno's behavior allegedly included coercively controlling his ex-girlfriend's communications, finances, and personal choices, causing her significant distress and disruption to her life.