Son Arrested After Father Found Beaten To Death In San Jose
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of his father who was found dead Friday evening in San Jose, police said Tuesday.
Anthony James Torrez-Castro, is suspected of killing 44-year-old Anthony Ray Castro, who was found dead in the 500 block of Bonita Avenue, police said.
Officers were notified of a possible dead body just before 7 p.m. Friday and arrived to the scene where they found Castro, who was pronounced dead, according to police.
The Santa Clara County medical examiner's office determined the victim died of blunt force trauma, police said.
Torrez-Castro was arrested Sunday in Fremont and has been booked into Santa Clara County Jail, according to police.
Anyone with information on the case was asked to call police detectives Brian McDonald or Wayne Smith at (408) 277-5283. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-7867.
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