SAN DIEGO, California – The San Diego Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman suspected of assaulting a 75-year-old man in his City Heights home last November. The incident led to the man’s death and triggered an elder abuse investigation.
Dulce Amaya, 36, is believed to be homeless and had developed a friendship with 75-year-old Raymond Corn over the past few months, according to SDPD Lt. Steve Shebloski. The police department released photos of Amaya and is urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
The investigation began on November 17, when San Diego police responded to a report of an elderly man being assaulted in his City Heights home. Corn was found alone on the ground with traumatic injuries, and despite efforts to communicate with him, he was unable to provide any information about what had happened. He was then taken to the hospital.
Following Corn’s death a week-and-a-half later, the Medical Examiner’s office determined that the cause of death was blunt force trauma from a physical assault, leading homicide detectives to take over the case.
Detectives have discovered through their investigation that Corn was a victim of physical elder abuse at the hands of a female he had befriended over the past several months. Amaya is now wanted as a murder suspect and is believed to be a transient who frequents the City Heights area.
Those who recognize Amaya or have seen her in public are urged to contact SDPD’s homicide unit immediately at 619-531-2293. Additionally, anonymous tips can be reported through Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
In conclusion, the San Diego Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Dulce Amaya, who is suspected of assaulting and ultimately causing the death of 75-year-old Raymond Corn in his City Heights home. Corn’s case has prompted an elder abuse investigation, and anyone with information on Amaya’s location is urged to contact authorities.