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California Parolee Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Walmart Employee

Lonnie Hinton, recently released from prison, turned himself in after allegedly killing 65-year-old Jessica Morales in a random attack.

  • The incident occurred at a Walmart in Lake Elsinore early Monday morning.
  • Jessica Morales, a longtime Walmart employee, was found with multiple stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Lonnie Hinton, 29, was on parole for a previous robbery conviction when he allegedly committed the murder.
  • Authorities have stated there was no prior interaction between Hinton and Morales before the attack.
  • The Walmart store remains closed as the investigation continues, with support being offered to employees and Morales' family.
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