Lynn Martin, of San Pablo, was killed in 2015, however, her parents say she never made headlines because of delays in autopsy findings.
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Pinole, Hercules and across the East Bay.
Contra Costa Sheriff's officials say a missing person case of a 47-year-old woman is now a murder case, one suspect still at large.
Officials say an ambulance failed to adjust speeds for construction work lane closures colliding into a car, then a big rig crashed.
UPDATED: CHP says all lanes of I-80 were closed just before 4 a.m. due to a three-car pile-up.
Here's a list of Pinole Police Department's calls for service April 9-15.
Reports say that the 120 mph chase involved multiple agencies from Fairfield, ending with Richmond homicide suspect in custody.
Hercules Police officials report a law enforcement pursuit that ended in Hercules was to blame for the lockdown.
Contra Costa officials have released information about the 28-year-old woman police believe was shot by her 30-year-old boyfriend.
Officials report the collision happened at Sycamore Avenue and Silver Maple Drive Wednesday evening.
Contra Costa Sheriff's officals have released more details about a man and woman found shot in Rodeo Wednesday afternoon.
Conta Costa Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left two people dead on Sandy Cove Drive Wednesday afternoon.
Officials described Bryan Hill, 42, of Richmond and Sacramento, as a bald man with brown eyes who stands at 6 foot 3 inches, 280 pounds.
Pinole Police officials credit a tip from a local resident for catching the suspects quickly.
Contra Costa Sheriffs officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for a vehicle possibly involved in a San Pablo carjacking.
Pinole and Hercules law enforcement agencies teamed up this past week for active shooting preparedness training days.
Police are investigating a fraud report after the 83-year-old man's bank stopped the money transfer.
Hear sirens in your neighborhood last week? Here is Hercules Police Department's blotter for March 31- April 4.
A swearing-in ceremony was held this week to welcome new members to the Pinole Police Department.
Wondering why there were officers in your neighborhood? Here's Pinole Police Department's calls for service log March 26- April 1.
Pinole Police responded to multiple burglaries last week.
Pinole Police Department has tips on how to avoid being scammed, and what to do if someone calls you.
The El Dorado District Attorney's office reports a recent influx of travelers ripped off by fraudulent luxury home rental ads.
Contra Costa Sheriff's officials report that the driver of a stolen car got away following a chase in El Sobrante Saturday night.
Officials report that a 3-year-old girl was attacked in her Pinole home after being left alone in a room with the dog.
Hercules Police reported that a man caught dumping furniture in a business' dumpster was forced to return and remove his trash Monday.
Nicholas Vargas, 19, of Bay Point, and Christine Racine, 25, of Martinez were arrested.
A victim was found with stab wounds to his upper middle back and left shoulder areas after riding a bus from Rodeo.
The Hercules Police Department released photos and information about arrests made in the city this week.
Here is a partial list of Hercules Police Department calls for service, as reported on the Commander's Report.
The identity of a man whose body was recovered Thursday afternoon in unincorporated Bay Point by a dive team is now known.
IRS scam; razor blades found in Easter grass; overturned taco truck; derailed train cars likely set for restoration; idling cars stolen
Officials report the serial bank robber was caught after he was spotted shaving his infamous beard.
Officials say shelter in place and evacuation notices were lifted by 6 p.m.
UPDATED: A resident brought a possibly explosive device into the Hercules Police Department, thinking it was fake.
Pinole Police have some advice on meeting up to sell items to people you don't know.