Widow Murdered in Montecito Home in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Scheme

Montecito, California – A 96-year-old widow known for her vibrant spirit and warm demeanor was tragically killed in her home in what authorities describe as a murder-for-hire plot intertwined with financial exploitation. Violet Evelyn Alberts was found dead in her Montecito residence on May 27, 2022, sparking an investigation by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s … Read more