Riverside

"Urgent Call for Witnesses: Riverside County Deputies Seek Help in Jurupa Valley Murder Investigation"

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities in Riverside County are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing a suspect linked to a recent homicide in Jurupa Valley. The incident, involving the death of Joshua David Clark, occurred early in the morning on October 10, adding urgency to the call for witnesses or anyone with information to come … Read more

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: 1986 Murder of Teen Tied to Notorious Riverside Serial Killer

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Riverside, CA – After decades of uncertainty and grief, the 1986 killing of 19-year-old Cathy Ann Small has been officially linked to a notorious serial killer in Riverside County, shedding light on a case that haunted the local community for over 35 years. Cathy Ann Small’s disappearance on her way home from a friend’s house … Read more

Shooting Spree Suspect in Riverside County Charged with Murder in Fatal Attack

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San Jacinto, California – A tragic incident unfolded in Riverside County earlier this week, where a man opened fire on passing commuters, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The 39-year-old suspect, Julio Cesar Rodarte, has been charged with one count of murder and six counts of attempted murder after fatally shooting Victor Leon, a … Read more

Murder-Suicide Tragedy Strikes Glendale Couple in Riverside County

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – Tragedy struck in Riverside County over the weekend as authorities reported a disturbing case of a murder-suicide involving a man and a woman. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was notified by the Glendale Police Department on Sunday morning about a possible suicide threat involving two individuals in the Lake Mathews area. … Read more

Murder-Suicide Tragedy Strikes Glendale Residents in Riverside County

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Glendale, California – Two Glendale residents were found dead in what authorities suspect to be a murder-suicide in an unincorporated area of Riverside County. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received a report from the Glendale Police Department about two individuals possibly in distress in a rural area near Lake Mathews. The deceased individuals were identified … Read more

Explosion at Riverside Apartment Leads to Plea Deal for Marijuana Honey Oil Lab Operators

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Riverside, California – A couple involved in operating a marijuana honey oil lab that caused an explosion at a Riverside apartment complex have pleaded guilty to manufacturing illicit drugs. Lisa Marie Twyman, 44, and Benjamin Andrew Leach, 41, entered their guilty pleas to a felony count each, as part of separate plea agreements with the … Read more

“Identify” Riverside, Calif. Officials Seek Name of Victim Killed by Happy Face Killer

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Riverside, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Riverside County, California are seeking the public’s help in solving a 32-year-old mystery surrounding the identity of a woman killed by convicted serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson. The victim, known as “Claudia,” remains the only unidentified victim of Jesperson, also known as the “Happy Face Killer.” Riverside County officials … Read more

Happy Face Killer: Latest Efforts to Identify Unidentified Victim Unveiled in Riverside County

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Riverside, California – In the early 1990s, long-haul trucker Keith Hunter Jesperson confessed to killing at least eight women in his travels across the United States. To gain notoriety, he sent anonymous confession letters to journalists and investigators, many of them signed with smiley faces. Since Jesperson’s arrest in 1995, investigators in at least six … Read more

Breakthrough in Identifying the “Happy Face Killer’s” Riverside Victim: Investigators Seek Public Help

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Riverside County, California – Riverside County investigators are on the verge of a major breakthrough in identifying a woman who was brutally killed by the notorious “Happy Face Killer” over 30 years ago. The killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, admitted to the murder of the woman, who was referred to as “Claudia,” and seven other female … Read more

Jesperson’s Unidentified Victim with Santa Barbara Ties: Riverside County DA Seeking Public’s Help

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The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the final victim of Keith Hunter Jesperson, also known as the Happy Face Killer. Recent advancements in DNA technology have brought investigators closer than ever to uncovering the identity of the woman, who has ties to Santa Barbara County. Jesperson confessed to … Read more