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A house in El Cajon has caught fire for the second time in less than two years, with the previous incident resulting in the tragic deaths of an elderly couple and their grandson. NBC 7's Shandel Menezes reports on the latest developments surrounding this alarming recurrence.
El Cajon police are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for spray-painting swastikas and hate speech on five parked vehicles. The vandalism occurred early Thursday morning, and authorities emphasize the seriousness of hate crimes in the community. Investigators are still determining the motive behind the vandalism.
El Cajon police are leveraging new phenotyping technology to investigate a cold case murder that has remained unsolved for 26 years. The initiative, led by retired officers volunteering at the police department, aims to identify a woman whose skeletal remains were discovered in 1998. This effort could provide critical leads in a case that has stymied investigators for decades.
Two individuals lost their lives in El Cajon after fleeing from police on a motorcycle and crashing into two vehicles. The incident occurred late Saturday night when officers attempted to stop the motorcycle for a traffic violation. Authorities are investigating the crash and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Mohammed Sabah Abdulkareem, accused of murdering an El Cajon dentist, was deemed competent to stand trial by a court-appointed doctor. While Abdulkareem agreed with this assessment, his attorney has requested an independent evaluation of his mental competency, which was granted by the judge. This development comes as the legal proceedings continue in this high-profile case.
A Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, who was reported missing in August, has been located on base and is no longer considered a missing person. Base officials confirmed the Marine's status on Wednesday, alleviating concerns regarding their well-being. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by military personnel and their families.