Suspected serial killer Warren Luther Alexander (DOB 01/12/51), of Diamondhead, Mississippi, has been held to answer for three murders committed in 1977. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Paul Feldman made the decision on Friday, October 18, 2024, after a three-day preliminary hearing. At the hearing, 13 witnesses were called including three DNA analysts and a fingerprint examiner. Five of the witnesses were part of the original investigation in 1977.
Erik Nasarenko was elected Ventura County District Attorney on June 7, 2022, after his unanimous appointment by the Board of Supervisors the prior year. As the County’s top prosecutor overseeing more than 100 deputy district attorneys and 58 sworn investigators, Erik has initiated specialized efforts to prosecute fentanyl-based crimes, analyze untested rape kits, dismantle theft rings, and expand services to crime victims.
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Thousand Oaks Man Charged with Felony Vandalism and Hate Crime
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Johann Bernhardt Patrick (DOB 09/28/06), of Thousand Oaks, has been charged with one count of felony vandalism and one misdemeanor count of a hate crime. Patrick was also charged with the special allegation that the crime was committed in concert with another. Patrick pled not guilty at his arraignment on October 17, 2024.
Full Parole Board Denies Early Release for Convicted Rapist Andrew Luster
The full Board of Parole Hearings panel has reversed a previous decision finding inmate Andrew Stuart Luster (DOB 12/15/63) suitable for parole. In August, a two-person parole panel granted Luster’s early release. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko believes the August decision was based on significant errors of fact surrounding Luster’s offenses. In support of reversing the parole grant, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office submitted a letter to the full (En Banc) panel outlining these significant errors of fact.
“Our office stands firmly against the release of Andrew Luster,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. “His heinous acts, which include drugging and raping his victims, warrant a full and complete prison sentence. During his time in state prison, Luster has continued to minimize his conduct and releasing him would be a grave injustice to the survivors and a threat to public safety.”
Thousand Oaks Man Convicted of 2021 Christmas Eve Murder
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Saul C Nava (DOB 04/30/00), of Thousand Oaks, was convicted by a jury of nine felony counts including the first-degree murder and torture of his girlfriend, Alisen Takacs-Escobar. Nava was also found guilty of torturing and kidnapping a previous girlfriend who survived his abuse. A judge will decide several special allegations tomorrow during a court trial. The allegations include whether the crimes involved great violence and if the victims were vulnerable.
“Although this result cannot erase the immeasurable pain the defendant inflicted on the victims and their families, we hope that this brings some measure of closure to see him held accountable for his horrific crimes,” Senior Deputy District Attorney David Russell said.
Priest Pleads No Contest to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara (DOB 07/11/85), a priest in the Archdioceses of Los Angeles during the time of his crimes, pled no contest to one felony count of possession of child sexual abuse material. He also admitted all the charged special allegations, including that he possessed over 600 images of child sexual abuse material, including images and videos of prepubescent minors under the age of 12.
A member of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, Martinez-Guevara was associated with several churches, including Our Lady of Guadalupe in Oxnard.
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