Stockton, California – Stockton police officers are actively seeking a man suspected of murdering a mother and her son. The suspect, 38-year-old Julio Ceasar Valdez, is believed to have had a relationship with the 43-year-old woman and her 19-year-old son. Considered dangerous, Valdez is thought to be on the run in a four-door gray sedan.
The tragic incident unfolded when officers responded to reports of two unresponsive individuals at an apartment on Belleview Avenue near East 11th Street off South Airport Way around 11 p.m. The authorities discovered the deceased woman and teen at the scene, with no signs of life remaining.
According to Stockton Police Department spokesperson David Scott, the situation appears to be isolated within the residence, with Valdez having a prior connection to the victims. Family members have identified the victims as Alicia Montejano and her son Reuel Huerta, shedding light on the personal connections involved in this terrible event.
Marisa Vigil, the daughter of the victims, was the one who made the heartbreaking discovery and promptly contacted emergency services. As the community comes together to remember the lost lives, Vigil is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing closure to her family.
The search for Valdez continues as authorities work diligently to piece together the events leading to the tragic deaths of Montejano and Huerta. Autopsies are underway to determine the exact cause of death and gather more evidence related to the case.
Vigil’s emotional plea for justice echoes through the community, emphasizing the impact of the loss and the urgent need to apprehend the suspect. As the investigation unfolds, the Stockton Police Department is urging anyone with relevant information to reach out promptly to aid in the resolution of this devastating crime.