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USA Today
09-07-2025
- USA Today
Body of missing California teen found, man charged with her murder
Editor's note: If you know or suspect someone is experiencing domestic violence, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Police in Northern California have found the body of a teenage girl whose family reported her missing last month, and arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with her killing. Marissa DiNapoli, 18, of Morgan Hill was reported missing June 30 after she did not return to her Santa Clara County home in the southern San Francisco Bay Area, the Morgan Hill Police Department, the lead agency on the case, said. The teen's body was found on July 2, police said, and the Santa Clara County Coroner confirmed her identity on July 3. "This is not the outcome any of us wanted and we are heartbroken by this news. Marissa was a vibrant member of our Morgan Hill community with a bright future ahead of her," police wrote in a statement on Facebook. Martin Mendoza was arrested trying to reenter the United States through the Mexican border, police announced in a statement on July 7. He has been charged with one count of murder in connection with DiNapoli's death. It was not immediately known where Mendoza is from, but online jail records show he is 20 years old. USA TODAY contacted police on Wednesday, July 9, but has not received a response. When did Marissa DiNapoli disappear? DiNapoli's family reported her missing on June 30 after she did not respond to calls or texts from family, investigators said. The teen, police said, last communicated with family via text message just after 9:15 a.m. on June 28. "In that message, she indicated that she planned to stay with a friend for the evening and would return home the following day," police said. Investigators said DiNapoli was last seen with Mendoza on surveillance video on Trail Drive around 9:45 a.m. on June 28, leaving a home just outside Morgan Hill city limits. DiNapoli's car was later located in the same area, according to police. Investigators previously named Mendoza a person of interest in her disappearance. According to The Morgan Hill Times and KGO-TV, the suspect was DiNapoli's boyfriend at the time she vanished. Accused child killer at large: US Marshals' tips: Fugitive Travis Decker may have hitchhiked to Idaho forest How did Marissa DiNapoli die? When her body was found, DiNapoli had been stabbed multiple times in the back, the Morgan Hill Times and KGO-TV reported, citing court documents. Mendoza has been charged with first-degree murder and the use of a knife to commit murder, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said, per KSBW. He was arraigned in court on July 8, online Santa Clara County court records show. Mendoza was booked into jail on July 7, and as of July 9, he was being held without bond, jail records show. An attorney of record for Mendoza was not listed online, and it is unclear whether he has obtained legal counsel. Pennsylvania man's parents tried to get him help. Then he beheaded his father: Prosecutors 'Prayers, kind words': How to help Marissa DiNapoli's family The victim's family released the following statement after DiNapoli's death: "The loss of our beloved Marissa deeply saddens us, and at this time, our family kindly asks for privacy as we grieve and navigate this difficult journey. We appreciate the love and support from those who have reached out to us. In honor of Marissa's memory, we kindly ask that no GoFundMe accounts or donation pages be created. If you wish to show support, please do so through your prayers, kind words, and cherished memories. Thank you for understanding and respecting our wishes during this deeply personal time." DiNapoli attended Central High School in the Morgan Hill Unified School District, officials said. According to police, mental health professionals will be present through July 11 at Central High School for any student or staff member "who needs a safe space to process their emotions, reflect, or speak with a counselor." "Our deepest condolences remain with Marissa's family," Morgan Hill police wrote after her body was located. "We will continue to stand with you, not just as law enforcement, but as neighbors, friends, and fellow members of our grieving community." Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 669-253-4962 or email USA TODAY contacted the Morgan Hill Unified School District on July 9 but has not received a response. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Miami Herald
San Francisco's Pink Triangle, symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and Nazi persecution, is vandalized
LOS ANGELES - San Francisco police have arrested a man accused of defacing the famed Pink Triangle, a symbol of LGBTQ+ rights that is installed annually during Pride Month on top of the city's landmark Twin Peaks. Police arrested the suspect after receiving a report around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday of someone vandalizing portions of the dozens of pieces of pink canvas that comprise the triangle. "Officers pursued the male suspect on foot and detained him," the San Francisco Police Department said in a statement. The suspect was arrested and identified as Lester Bamacajeronimo, 19, of San Francisco. "Evidence of vandalism tools were located and seized. Charges are pending," the statement said. "This vandalism is unacceptable in our city and the San Francisco Police Department condemns this act," the police statement said. "San Francisco's Pink Triangle is a powerful symbol of our city's commitment to supporting LGBT rights and commemorates victims of the past." The founder of the triangle project, Patrick Carney, told KRON-TV that the vandal spray-painted the triangle in lines "that go back and forth. ... It damaged 26 of the tarps." Carney said a quick solution would likely involve getting some pink paint to cover up the vandalism. "However, that's a temporary fix, and we'll still have to throw those tarps away," Carney told the news outlet. Carney also told KRON-TV that anti-transgender stickers had been popping up near the triangle, and he and other community members have responded by covering them up with tape or scratching them out. Carney and local officials celebrated the Pink Triangle's 30th annual installation this year, which is held atop Twin Peaks - the second- and third-highest peaks in San Francisco. The giant installation can be seen across the city's downtown, viewable from Market Street and the Castro District. The triangle covers about one acre, and is made up of 175 tarps. It has been vandalized before, with "several pink canvas tarp pieces" having been set on fire, the Pink Triangle's website says. The 2009 incident involved vandals burning the center of the Pink Triangle, Carney told KGO-TV. It has also been graffitied a couple of times in the past, he told the TV station. The Pink Triangle is "a tradition that transforms Twin Peaks into a beacon of pride for all of San Francisco," Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a social media post after speaking at the unveiling of the triangle earlier this month. The Pink Triangle, according to the installation's website, commemorates "gay victims who were persecuted and killed in concentration camps in Nazi Germany." According to the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, "upwards of 15,000 gay men were sent to Nazi concentration camps" and "forced to wear a pink inverted triangle on their uniforms." They were singled out for even more extreme persecution. "Sadly, 60% of gay men sent to concentration camps were killed." The pink triangle has since been reclaimed in the LGBTQ+ community and "serves as a reminder that we cannot allow history to repeat itself," the center said. On Tuesday, the mayor condemned the vandalism. "This hateful act of vandalism does not reflect San Francisco's values and will not be tolerated," Lurie said on social media. State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, called the vandalism a "horrific attack on the LGBTQ community." "The Pink Triangle is a symbol of our community's resilience in the face of hatred and violence," Wiener said in a statement. "We're not going anywhere, and no amount of vandalism or violence will change that. "I'm so grateful for the many volunteers who make the Pink Triangle each year. Nothing will stop this community's spirit, and I'm confident the Pink Triangle will be repaired and back in order quickly," Wiener added. The Pink Triangle will remain on display until June 29. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Los Angeles Times
18-06-2025
- Los Angeles Times
S.F.'s Pink Triangle, symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and Nazi persecution, is vandalized
San Francisco police have arrested a man accused of defacing the famed Pink Triangle, a symbol of LGBTQ+ rights that is installed annually during Pride Month on top of the city's landmark Twin Peaks. Police arrested the suspect after receiving a report around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday of someone vandalizing portions of the dozens of pieces of pink canvas that comprise the triangle. 'Officers pursued the male suspect on foot and detained him,' the San Francisco Police Department said in a statement. The suspect was arrested and identified as Lester Bamacajeronimo, 19, of San Francisco. 'Evidence of vandalism tools were located and seized. Charges are pending,' the statement said. 'This vandalism is unacceptable in our city and the San Francisco Police Department condemns this act,' the police statement said. 'San Francisco's Pink Triangle is a powerful symbol of our city's commitment to supporting LGBT rights and commemorates victims of the past.' The founder of the triangle project, Patrick Carney, told KRON-TV that the vandal spray-painted the triangle in lines 'that go back and forth. ... It damaged 26 of the tarps.' Carney said a quick solution would likely involve getting some pink paint to cover up the vandalism. 'However, that's a temporary fix, and we'll still have to throw those tarps away,' Carney told the news outlet. Carney also told KRON-TV that anti-transgender stickers had been popping up near the triangle, and he and other community members have responded by covering them up with tape or scratching them out. Carney and local officials celebrated the Pink Triangle's 30th annual installation this year, which is held atop Twin Peaks — the second- and third-highest peaks in San Francisco. The giant installation can be seen across the city's downtown, viewable from Market Street and the Castro District. The triangle covers about one acre, and is made up of 175 tarps. It has been vandalized before, with 'several pink canvas tarp pieces' having been set on fire, the Pink Triangle's website says. The 2009 incident involved vandals burning the center of the Pink Triangle, Carney told KGO-TV. It has also been graffitied a couple of times in the past, he told the TV station. The Pink Triangle is 'a tradition that transforms Twin Peaks into a beacon of pride for all of San Francisco,' Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a social media post after speaking at the unveiling of the triangle earlier this month. The Pink Triangle, according to the installation's website, commemorates 'gay victims who were persecuted and killed in concentration camps in Nazi Germany.' According to the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, 'upwards of 15,000 gay men were sent to Nazi concentration camps' and 'forced to wear a pink inverted triangle on their uniforms.' They were singled out for even more extreme persecution. 'Sadly, 60% of gay men sent to concentration camps were killed.' The pink triangle has since been reclaimed in the LGBTQ+ community and 'serves as a reminder that we cannot allow history to repeat itself,' the center said. On Tuesday, the mayor condemned the vandalism. 'This hateful act of vandalism does not reflect San Francisco's values and will not be tolerated,' Lurie said on social media. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) called the vandalism a 'horrific attack on the LGBTQ community.' 'The Pink Triangle is a symbol of our community's resilience in the face of hatred and violence,' Wiener said in a statement. 'We're not going anywhere, and no amount of vandalism or violence will change that. 'I'm so grateful for the many volunteers who make the Pink Triangle each year. Nothing will stop this community's spirit, and I'm confident the Pink Triangle will be repaired and back in order quickly,' Wiener added. The Pink Triangle will remain on display until June 29.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- USA Today
California fugitive captured three decades after escaping FCI Dublin
A fugitive who fled a California prison over three decades ago was arrested by the U.S. Marshals earlier this month, authorities announced, about 150 miles away from where he escaped. Ronald Keith Harvey, 79, was captured in Nevada City, California, by the U.S. Federal Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Team on June 12, according to a Facebook post by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office and county booking records. Harvey escaped from the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, on Jan. 21, 1994, according to KTVU. "There are some people who are better than others at absconding justice and just going on the run," Deputy U.S. Marshal Cruz Moya told KGO-TV. Moya, who has been in charge of Harvey's case since 2024, told SF Gate that the federal marshals found Harvey following a data sweep that led to an address associated with the escapee in Nevada City. USA TODAY reached out to the U.S. Marshals Service for a statement on June 17 and did not receive an immediate response. Escapee had been serving time for marijuana operation Moya told KTVU that Harvey was serving a 60-month sentence at FCI Dublin for manufacturing marijuana plants. "He wasn't cultivating a small amount. He was arrested with 600-plus plants and firearms. So, it was a pretty big operation that he was running," Moya said to KGO. Marshals told KGO-TV that Harvey has about four years left on his original sentence. FCI Dublin was the prison where Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin served their sentences related to the "Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal. FCI Dublin closed in 2024 following an Associated Press report on alleged sexual abuse at the prison.
Miami Herald
30-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Dad upset over girl's ‘constant bullying' shoots at teens' SUV, CA officials say
A father upset over his daughter's 'constant bullying' shot at an SUV driven by teenage boys accused of egging his home, California prosecutors say. Craig Steven Miceli, 54, was arraigned on felony charges Tuesday, May 27, the San Mateo District Attorney's Office said in a news release. He pleaded not guilty, prosecutors said. 'It's the response that's the crime,' San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe told KGO-TV. 'You do not get to take a firearm out and point it at a car with human beings in it and fire.' The San Mateo Police Department said they were investigating a shooting the morning of Sunday, May 25, that stemmed from 'alleged bullying and/or harassment,' the department said in a May 28 Facebook post. Just after midnight that day, three boys, two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old, 'were driving around San Mateo pulling pranks on classmates' from their high school, prosecutors said. Two days earlier, the boys went to a San Mateo home where a girl from school 'they did not like lived,' prosecutors said. They doused the porch in oil then left, according to prosecutors. When the boys returned on Sunday, they got out of the SUV, each threw an egg at the girl's home and got back into the SUV, prosecutors said. As they started to drive away, they encountered the girl's father, Miceli, 'standing in the street' armed with a handgun, according to prosecutors. Miceli fired two shots, and one bullet hit the SUV's front passenger side panel, prosecutors said. Officers arrived and stopped the SUV, prosecutors said. A short time later, Miceli came to speak with officers, telling them how angry he was over his daughter's 'constant bullying' at her high school, prosecutors said. Miceli also told officers he was upset by how much time it took him to clean the oil from the incident days prior, prosecutors said. Miceli told officers when the same SUV returned to his home, and the boys threw eggs at his house, 'he angrily fired at the tires,' prosecutors said. The gun was tossed in Water Dog Lake a few miles from his home, he told police, according to prosecutors. After getting a search warrant to search the home, officers 'found an illegal automatic rifle' and several kinds of ammunition, prosecutors said. Miceli is facing multiple charges, including three counts of assault with a firearm and one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle, prosecutors said. He is scheduled to appear in court June 9, prosecutors said. San Mateo is about a 20-mile drive south from San Francisco.
