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California man who went by alias for 40 years arrested in woman's murder
California detectives arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered an elderly woman in 1984, when he was just 19 years old.
Richard Moore had been living under the alias “Woody” or “Woody on Fairbanks,” the Sacramento News & Review reported, before he was arrested last month.
Now 59, Moore pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, kidnapping and rape in the death of 69-year-old Madeline Garcia, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office wrote in a press release. Moore was arraigned this week, authorities said on Monday.
Evidence collected at the scene on Atlantic and Branstetter streets in Roseville indicated that Garcia’s attacker dragged her into an alley, where she was murdered with repeated blows.
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Richard Moore, 59, was 19 when he allegedly killed Madeline Garcia. He was arrested in Los Angeles on June 27 and was arraigned on murder, kidnapping and rape charges this week. (Placer County District Attorney’s Office)
“She was brutally attacked,” Roseville Homicide Detective James Fujitani told the Sacramento News & Review in 2020, when the case remained cold. “It was such a violent attack that we found her false teeth in the gutter.”
Garcia’s body was shoved behind a dumpster, and her face was beaten almost beyond recognition, the outlet reported. Blood splatters every 20 or 30 feet indicated that the killer had attempted to move her several times, dropping her in the process.
“To me, it seemed like a murder of rage,” Garcia’s granddaughter, Sharon Garcia, told the outlet. “And if it was rage, you had to wonder, ‘Did this person know her?’”
Many in the neighborhood called Garcia “The Can Lady.” Each morning before daybreak, she would scour central Roseville to collect cans from trash bins, according to the outlet, often doing so atop a large tricycle.
However, the widow was not indigent. Her family knew her as “Grandma Garcia,” a Spanish American homemaker who loved cooking, gardening, crafting and the neighborhood children.
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Madeline Garcia was known as “the Can Lady” by neighbors for her eccentric habits in central Roseville, California, pictured. Her family knew the homemaker as “Grandma Garcia.” (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Investigators with the Roseville Police Department and the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office reportedly ran bodily fluids preserved from the 40-year-old crime scene from a familial DNA sifting method, according to the outlet and the DA’s office, leading them to Moore.
Just weeks after Garcia’s murder, Moore was arrested for arson two-and-a-half blocks away from the site where the woman was found, the outlet reported.
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“Ultimately, advancements in forensic techniques, coupled with investigative tenacity and teamwork resulted in the identification and apprehension of Richard Moore,” the City of Roseville wrote in a press release. (Roseville Police Department)
Moore was arrested in Los Angeles on June 27 by the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, according to the District Attorney’s office. He was appointed a public defender in court on Monday, and will next appear on July 22.
Moore was known as a helpful man who liked to ride his bike around Echo Park, sources in the Los Angeles neighborhood told the outlet. Last month, locals told the outlet, Moore found a lost cat and worked to find its owner.
“Credit goes to the cold case team,” Fujitani, the first detective on the case, told the Sacramento News & Review.
“He lived under the radar for years,” District Attorney Morgan Gire told the judge at Moore’s arraignment, the outlet reported. “He attacked the victim in the early morning hours, dragged her into an alley, sexually assaulted her, and then beat her to-death.”
“Today has been a long time coming – justice hasn’t stopped,” the district attorney said. “The defendant committed a heinous crime in 1984 … And anyone who can commit that kind of crime, no matter their age – no matter the time that has passed since the crime – represents a danger to our community. And it is imperative that people capable of committing these kinds of crimes do not remain free while their case is pending.”
The judge agreed, and Moore was jailed without bail.
“Ultimately, advancements in forensic techniques, coupled with investigative tenacity and teamwork resulted in the identification and apprehension of Richard Moore,” the City of Roseville wrote in a press release.
Terri Middlekauf, Garcia’s oldest granddaughter, said Moore’s arrest was “bittersweet.”
“It’s a bittersweet moment,” she told the Sacramento News & Review. “I can only hope my grandkids remember me the way that I remember her.”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people were arrested Tuesday on prostitution charges after search warrants were served on both a spa and home in Newport, authorities said.
According to Newport police, the investigation into Amazing Lotus Spa began in March after they learned it was advertising on a prostitution/adult escort website, as well as “alluding to commercial sex acts being offered at the spa.”
During the investigation, officers surveilled the business, and “observed activity inconsistent with the normal business patterns of legitimate massage establishments,” police said.
This led to the obtaining and execution of a search warrant on both the spa and a home located in the 800 block of Northeast Avery Street.
At the spa, investigators found evidence indicating they were operating without a license, police said.
At the 8th Street home, they found large quantities of cash, as well as “evidence related to services allegedly being offered at the spa beyond unlicensed massage activity,” officials said.
Both 63-year-old Jia Hui and 67-year-old Bing Li were arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of prostitution and practicing of massage without a massage therapist license.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Newport police.
Maricopa County officials used Snapchat to locate a missing 17-year-old girl allegedly held and assaulted by a man recently released on sexual assault charges. FOX 10’s Andrew Christiansen learns more about how he held the teen against her will at his Litchfield Park home.
CASPER, Wyo. — On Tuesday, Rep. Elissa Campbell announced her campaign for reelection to Wyoming House District 56.
A release from Campbell says that she’s determined to continue “a commitment to strong conservative leadership, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring that the people of Wyoming have a clear unwavering voice in their state government.”
Campbell is a Wyoming native and University of Wyoming alumna. She currently serves as the executive director for the Wyoming Foundation for Cancer Care. She is also a Casper Rotarian and volunteers with Casper’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which builds beds for kids in need.
Campbell has served in House District 56 since August 2024, taking over for former Representative Jerry Obermueller.
“Since taking office, Representative Campbell has diligently represented the values and priorities of the people of District 56 and communities across Wyoming,” the release states. “Her legislative efforts have focused on protecting Wyoming’s economy, defending individual freedoms, strengthening families, and ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.”
Campbell has supported and advanced legislation that promotes energy independence. She has also advocated for policies that support local government, law enforcement and small businesses.
“Serving as the Representative for House District 56 has been a tremendous honor,” Campbell said. “Wyoming deserves leaders who listen, work hard, and never forget who they represent. I am running for re-election to continue fighting for our communities, our values, and our Wyoming way of life.”
Campbell emphasized that her campaign will continue to prioritize the principles that have guided her term: limited government, personal responsibility, economic opportunity and preserving Wyoming’s traditions for future generations.
“As long as I have the privilege of serving, I will continue to be a strong and independent voice for the people of Wyoming,” Campbell said. “District 56 deserves leadership that reflects our values and puts Wyoming first.”
The release notes that Rep. Campbell will host a series of community events in the coming months to meet with voters and discuss priorities for the next legislative session.
In her first term, Campbell sponsored House Bill 22, co-sponsored House Bill 208 and helped advance Senate File 145.
On Aug. 20, 2024, Campbell defeated a pair of challengers to win the primary race for House District 56. She received 806 votes, roughly 55% of the ballots cast. Pete Fox received 37% of the votes and Pamela Mertens received 8% of the votes.
For more information on Campbell, visit www.campbell4wyoming.com.
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