Jose Benjamin and Brenda Valle: Couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide at El Cajon apartment complex
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA: In a devastating incident, the San Diego Sheriff's Department is investigating the apparent murder-suicide of a couple, Jose Benjamin Lopez Valle, 41, and Brenda Valle, 38, in El Cajon.
Responding to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon around 12:45 pm on Saturday, January 6, deputies discovered the lifeless bodies of the Valle couple at their residence in the 1600 block of Hilton Head Court.
What happened to Jose Benjamin Lopez Valle and Brenda Valle?
Authorities revealed that Jose and Brenda had suffered gunshot wounds. Moreover, a firearm was located near the victims, and preliminary investigations suggest that Jose's injuries were self-inflicted, according to a statement from the Sheriff's Department.
The Valle couple, parents to three children aged 18, 16, and 11, tragically lost their lives in the apparent murder-suicide. Fortunately, the children were unharmed and are now under the care of officials. Authorities have assured that there are no outstanding suspects, and there is no threat to the community stemming from the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the homicide unit at (858) 285-6330 or, after hours, at (858) 565-5200. Confidential tips can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Similar discovery of Johnny and Melissa Soto's apparent murder-suicide
In a related case, another tragic discovery unfolded near the Mexican border as the bodies of San Diego parents, Johnny, 52, and Melissa Soto, 45, were found in an apparent murder-suicide.
The Sotos, who went missing five days before Christmas, were discovered near the Golden Acorn Casino in Campo, California, with Johnny having suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and Melissa succumbing to undetermined injuries as per MEAWW. The investigation into this heartbreaking incident continues.
The devastating discovery was made after the couple's children were shocked by their disappearance and became concerned that something terrible had happened to them. The kids reached out to their aunt, Christina Sandoval, and also contacted the police.
