A former rock musician has reportedly been arrested on first-degree murder charges in the death of his girlfriend. According to reports, the charges were filed after human remains were discovered in a wooded area in California. NBC News.
Theobald “Theo” Lengyel, 54, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Alice “Alix” Kamakaokalani Herman, 61, who had been missing since Dec. 3. and was detained. announcement The Capitola Santa Cruz Police Department made the announcement on Facebook on Tuesday.
The victim's family reported her missing to El Cerrito police on December 12, but Capitola police soon took over the investigation. Detectives involved in the case immediately suspected foul play may have been involved and named Lengyel the prime suspect.
The authorities are another statementwrote, “Based on his actions, Theo Lengyel is a person of interest in the disappearance of Alice Herman and is not cooperating with the police investigation.”
“In the days following his disappearance, Theo Lengyel is known to have driven from El Cerrito, California to Portland, Oregon. Photos of his vehicle are included in this release.”
Authorities said the victim's 2007 Toyota Highlander was last seen in front of her boyfriend's home in El Cerrito.
Lengyel was one of the original members of the funk metal band Mr. Bungle. He is known to have played saxophone, keyboards, and clarinet with the group from 1985 to the mid-1990s, according to a report in the New York Times. san francisco chronicle.
During the investigation, authorities discovered human remains in a wooded area within Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park. DNA tests are currently being conducted on the remains, which are believed to be those of the victim. Police have not yet released information regarding the cause of death in this case.
NBC News reported that Lengyel was eventually arrested without incident and taken to the Santa Cruz County Jail. It is not yet clear whether he has legal representation in the case.
Before the body was discovered, authorities told residents in the area that “people spending time in local parks and open spaces should be on the lookout for anything suspicious that could lead to Alice's whereabouts.” Recommended.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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