San Juan Capistrano Woman Fatally Stabbed, Estranged Partner Identified as Suspect

Overview

• Deputies responded shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday to a domestic-incident call on the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane.
• A woman in her 60s was found deceased in the home’s garage with apparent stab wounds, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
• A man in his 60s with non-life-threatening injuries was located at the scene and transported to a hospital.
• Investigators have not determined whether the man’s injuries were self-inflicted or defensive, and no motive has been identified.
• Officials say the pair were estranged and lived at the residence, with names to be released after coroner identification and formal booking.