A man decapitates a woman in the middle of the street in Northern California
One witness notes that it was a "disturbing scene" as the victim's head was found under a car.
In the Northern California city of San Carlos, a man was arrested on a murder charge after he allegedly cut off a woman's head with a sword or machete. The victim's name is still being withheld, police said.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies found a woman dead in front of her residence after a witness reported the situation. During a press conference, County Lieutenant Eamon Allen said the victim had two daughters - ages 1 and 7 - who were inside their home at the time of the crime, so they did not witness the crime.
The killer and the facts
The alleged murderer, José Solano Landaeta, had a temporary restraining order against the deceased for 5 months. County authorities said the assailant and victim knew each other without disclosing the relationship between them. The weapon used is still being searched.
Lt. Allen recounted the arrest of the suspect:
Allen added that the crime scene was so grotesque that neighbors and Sheriff's deputies had to receive professional assistance:
A neighbor of the victim, Chapel Thorborne described the "disturbing scene" he encountered as he returned home just steps from his front door:
The investigation is still in process.