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Livermore Double Homicide Suspect Arrested in Mexico and Extradited to Bay Area

The arrest capped a 16-month investigation that drew on FBI help.

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Overview

  • Yonston Vazquez, 31, was booked into Santa Rita Jail on two counts of homicide after his return Wednesday night.
  • Police say he was taken into custody in Mexico around 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 with assistance from the FBI.
  • Jail records show he is being held without bail, with a plea hearing set for Oct. 29.
  • The victims, Lizabeth Murillo-Rodriguez of Oakland and 21-year-old Christopher Vera of Hayward, were found shot inside a La Quinta Inn room on April 27, 2024.
  • Investigators determined Vazquez knew one of the victims, but they have not released a motive.