Overview

• The Santa Clara County District Attorney amended Estrada’s charges from murder to involuntary manslaughter and arson and identified the victim as Chris Tran, co-owner of a local T-shirt company.
• Yessenia Estrada, 35, remains in custody on a psychiatric hold in Santa Clara County Jail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday at the Hall of Justice.
• The early Sunday blaze on North 27th Street was ruled intentional by SJPD and SJFD arson teams, with structural instability delaying a full search for potential victims.
• The fire is San Jose’s 14th homicide of 2025 and has drawn criticism from Mayor Matt Mahan over how courts handle repeat arson offenders.
• Authorities have not determined a motive and are soliciting community tips, offering a cash reward through Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.