Friday, February 25, 2011

San Diego, CA: Estranged Husband Denies Alleged Double Murder

There were at least 25 spectators in court on Thursday for Melchor Marabante’s first court appearance since his arrest for the alleged murder of his estranged wife and her male companion.

Detectives allege the 41-year-old shot and killed his estranged wife, Valerie Marabante, 23, and Bernabe Villamar, 26, around 3 a.m. Sunday. Neighbors heard gunshots around that time, but patrol units did not find anything suspicious when they investigated. A friend discovered the victims about 8:20 a.m.

Marabante is charged with "special circumstances" in this murder, because he allegedly waited and watched the two victims before shooting them.

The prosecutor says the two victims were not romantically involved and were just friends.

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