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VENTURA, California – The prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo involves dozens of victims and crimes that were committed beginning more than four decades ago. It was not until the advent of Investigative Genetic Genealogy that we were able to successfully identify DeAngelo as the suspect in a series of rapes, burglaries and murders that spanned 11 counties over more than a decade.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Megan Elizabeth Zucaro (DOB 7/11/70), of Thousand Oaks, pled guilty to one felony count of diversion of construction funds. Zucaro was charged with one felony count of grand theft, one felony count of diversion of construction funds and one felony count of money laundering.

VENTURA, California –District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Gabrielle Root (DOB 4/14/93), of Ventura, has been charged with one misdemeanor count of providing false information to a police officer in violation of Vehicle Code section 31.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today the filing of criminal charges against Neil L. Camenker (DOB 5/12/58), of Phoenix, Arizona.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Rudolph Neidhardt (DOB 3/5/86), of Simi Valley, has been charged with the murder of Michael Majewski, which occurred on April 18, 2020, in Simi Valley. The complaint charges one count of murder and a special allegation that Neidhardt used a knife during the commission of the crime.

VENTURA, California – Fiscal del Distrito Gregory D. Totten anunció hoy que abril 19 – 25, 2020, es la Semana Nacional de los Derechos de Víctimas de Crimen.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that April 19 – 25, 2020, is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that James Lee Beam (DOB 1/11/97), of Oxnard, has been charged with the murder of Sibyl Woodbury which occurred on April 9, 2020, in Oxnard. The complaint charges one count of murder and a special allegation that Beam used a knife during the commission of the crime.

VENTURA, California – Fiscal del Distrito Gregory D. Totten quiere recordarle al público del servicio gratis de mediación del consumidor proporcionado por la Oficina del Fiscal del Distrito. Este servicio puede ser especialmente beneficioso a los consumidores durante la presente emergencia pública porque todos los casos de reclamos menores (small claims) están suspendidos en este momento.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten wants to remind the public about the free consumer mediation service provided by the District Attorney’s Office. This service may be especially beneficial to consumers during the current public emergency, as all small claims court cases are suspended at this time.