A man was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly killing a 38-year-old woman, identified as a friend, in Costa Mesa. The incident occurred on October 22, 2024, with police responding to a call regarding a deceased individual at a residence on the 1900 block of Maple Avenue.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 2:25 p.m. and discovered the woman’s body in the backyard. The Costa Mesa Police Department initiated an investigation, cordoning off the area as detectives gathered evidence. Details surrounding the circumstances of the woman’s death have not yet been disclosed.
As the investigation progressed, authorities established that the suspect and the victim were friends. The suspect was located in Glendale, prompting Costa Mesa police detectives to travel to the area to execute the arrest.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of her relatives, and authorities are withholding the name of the suspect to protect the victim’s identity.
Detectives are urging anyone with information regarding the case to contact Detective K. Moore at 714-754-4986.