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Suspect arrested in death of 38-year-old woman at Anaheim motel
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect, a 43-year-old man, was taken into custody in connection with the woman's death. Authorities identified a suspect after reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses.
A woman's death led to an arrest. Authorities identified a suspect after reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses. The victim, found unresponsive in a bathroom, died at the scene.
Further details about the incident are available. A welfare check was requested, prompting police to visit the scene. The suspect, a 43-year-old man, was taken into custody in connection with the woman's death.
The victim has been named, and the suspect's identity has also been released. Police used various methods to identify the suspect, including license plate readers.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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