Duo Charged In Fremont Murder For Hire Scheme: DA

FREMONT, CA — Murder charges were filed today against Maria Moore and Marvel Salvant in a sophisticated murder-for-hire case that resulted in the homicide of Fremont resident Dominic Sarkar, according to a written release from Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley.

O'Malley praised the Fremont Police Department for its extensive and complex criminal investigation into the murder. Police discovered that Moore was the beneficiary of the victim’s two life insurance policies, totaling $800,000. The policies had allegedly been altered to remove the victim's daughters as beneficiaries.

Moore allegedly hired Salvant to kill Sarkar, who was shot to death on Oct. 8 of this year.

Both suspects are charged with murder with two special circumstances alleged: that the murder was intentional and carried out for financial gain; and that the murder was committed by means of lying in wait.

Salvant is also charged with unlawful possession a firearm. He has been convicted of two previous felonies and was barred from having a gun.

Both defendants are scheduled to be arraigned Friday afternoon.

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