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A San Carlos, California, woman was reportedly beheaded outside of her home, and a man who is said to be her ex-boyfriend has been arrested.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office issued a news alert Thursday, stating that an “adult male” was in custody for a woman’s murder.
Around 11:50 a.m. local time, witnesses “flagged down” officers near Magnolia and Laurel about “an assault in progress,” police said in its release.
Officers immediately rushed to the scene and found a woman who had died. “Shortly thereafter, the suspect returned to the scene,” the release continued, and was arrested for her murder.
The victim and suspect knew one another, and deputies say they believe it’s “an isolated incident” and that “there is no outstanding threat to the community.”
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office tells PEOPLE the suspect is 33-year-old Jose Solano Landaeta of Hayward.
Insiders toldNBC Bay Areathat the victim was beheaded with a sword.
During a news briefing, Lt. Eamonn Allen confirmed that the fatal stabbing occurred outside of the victim’s home. Her two children were inside at the time, according to San Francisco’sABC 7.
“We can confirm that a stabbing instrument was used in the commission of the crime. That weapon is still outstanding,” said Lt. Allen, per the outlet.
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The victim and suspect had been dating one another but she was granted a temporary restraining order against him earlier this year, according to ABC 7. It’s not clear if Landaeta has hired a lawyer to comment.
Sources toldKRON4that the victim was 25.
Those with information on the incident are urged to call Detective Brandt at 650-333-8195 or email dbrandt@smcgov.org.
source: people.com
