Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Landaeta used a samurai sword to kill his ex-girlfriend, Karina Castro, and now faces 26 years to life in prison.

Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta, 33, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Karina Castro, a 27-year-old mother of two.
Landaeta used a samurai sword to kill Castro in front of her San Carlos apartment after an argument.
Landaeta initially pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but was found competent to stand trial.
Prosecutors argued the murder was about vengeance after Landaeta became infuriated that Castro posted on social media that Landaeta was a homosexual, rapist, and pedophile.
Landaeta faces 26 years to life in prison, with the jury set to return to deliberate on aggravating factors, including Solano using a sword to behead Castro.