Authorities Announce Arrest in Sierra Lamar Disappearance
Source: San Jose Mercury News
In a stunning breakthrough in a case that has captivated the country, authorities on Monday evening arrested a suspect on suspicion of murder and kidnapping in the disappearance of Sierra LaMar.
Antolin Garcia-Torres, 21, was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on one count of murder and one count of kidnapping.
"We believe we have probable cause that he committed the kidnapping and murder of Sierra LaMar," said Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith at a late evening news conference.
The sheriff's office previously announced that a red Volkswagen Jetta may be connected to the case, and according to authorities, Garcia-Torres is the owner of the car, which was seized on May 8.
Read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_20677622/television-station-reports-21-year-old-detained-connection
Very, very tragic. The evil that some people are capable of is breathtaking.