Crime & Safety

Murder Suspect Turns Self In At SCPD Station, Police Say

Police say Joseph Chung, 50, has a history of domestic violence and his ex-wife's death was ruled a homicide, KION reported.

SANTA CRUZ, CA — A domestic violence and murder suspect turned himself into a Santa Cruz Police Department station Monday night, KION reported.

Joseph Chung, 50, has a history of domestic violence and his ex-wife's body was found Jan. 22 in the 400 block of S. Berendo St. in Los Angeles, the station reported. The name of the victim, a 48-year-old woman, has not been released.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled her death was a homicide, KION reported.

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