Homicide Investigation By Santa Cruz Police

Press release from the City of Santa Cruz:

Post Date:04/29/2020 5:38 PM

SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

MEDIA RELEASE

DATE/TIME: April 29, 2020

TOPIC: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: Santa Cruz County

CASE NUMBER: 19S-09026

INVOLVED SUBJECTS:

VICTIM(S): Douglass Murdock- 36 years old

INFORMATION

On April 26, 2020, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department investigated the body of a deceased person, located in a wooded area off of Glen Canyon Road, in the county of Santa Cruz. Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the location and condition of the deceased person, an autopsy was conducted. Findings from the autopsy determined the person is a victim of a homicide. While the cause of death has not been determined, initial findings show the victim had been stabbed.

The victim has been identified as 36 year old, Santa Cruz County resident, Douglass Murdock. Mr. Murdock has been listed as a missing person since December 2019 with the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Currently The Santa Cruz Police Department is working on the case, and is conducting follow-up with the Santa Cruz County District Attorney and Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit (831) 420-5820.

See attached: Santa Cruz Police Department MEDIA RELEASE 19S-09026

For additional information, contact: Lieutenant Warren Barry. Phone: (831) 420-5859

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