(5MinNewsBreak.com) – A brutal act of violence has shattered the serenity of Stockton, California, as there is a manhunt from authorities for Julio Caesar Valdez following the double homicide of a mother and her son just before Christmas.
43-year-old Alicia Montejano and her 19-year-old son, Reuel Huerta, were found dead in their Stockton home on Christmas Eve.
The discovery came after Montejano’s daughter, Marissa Vigil, raised the alarm due to her mother’s silence.
Stockton police found the mother battered and her son suffering from fatal lacerations. Both were found unresponsive and pronounced dead shortly after.
The suspect, 38-year-old Julio Caesar Valdez, was not a stranger to the victims. He was reportedly in a relationship with Montejano, pointing to a possible domestic motive behind this gruesome act.
Valdez allegedly left the scene in a gray four-door sedan, making him a fugitive from justice.
Despite having no indication of forced entry, the question still lingers whether there was any restraining order in place that might have deterred such a horrific act.
Valdez’s abrupt disappearance has led to a full-scale manhunt by law enforcement. The Stockton police have placed a $10,000 bounty on his capture and are urging anyone with pertinent information to come forward.
Tipsters can also receive cash rewards via various channels, including phone and mobile apps.
Stockton Police Officer David Scott stated, “This is more of an isolated incident inside that residence,” highlighting the personal nature of the crime.
He added, “The male had a laceration, which appears to be the cause of death there, pending any other further autopsy. As far as the female, there were no gunshot wounds or anything like that.”
The tragedy unfolded right before Christmas, leaving the family devastated and unable to celebrate the holiday.
Vigil, struggling to bear the weight of the loss, has urged the community to contribute to the case by not letting the memory of her mother and brother fade away.
A GoFundMe page has been initiated to support funeral expenses. The page commemorates the victims as joyful pillars of their community who left an everlasting impact on those around them.
Moreover, autopsies are underway to find out the precise cause of death, further complicating a case already fraught with heartache.
As the pursuit of justice continues, the broader issue of domestic violence remains a pervasive threat to American families.
Authorities are urging anyone affected to reach out to resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline for assistance.
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