Marine Vet Fled to Central America After Girlfriend's Killing: SDPD

A U.S. Marine veteran wanted in the killing of his girlfriend in San Diego may be traveling in Central America, law enforcement authorities said Tuesday. Raymond McLeod, 34, is wanted for the killing of Krystal Mitchell in Allied Gardens on June 10, 2016.  1,200-Plus Properties Hitting County Auction Block McLeod has been charged by the San Diego County District Attorney’s office with murder and there is a warrant issued for his arrest.An $11,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to his arrest. Why Parents and Doctors Are So Worried About Teens ‘Juuling’ Mitchell, 30, was found in an apartment on Mission Gorge Road. The Arizona woman and McLeod were visiting friends when she died, police said.SDPD Homicide Unit detectives deemed her death suspicious but offered little details beyond that she had trauma to her chest area as the investigation is ongoing.  Granite Hills HS Football Player Struck by SUV in El Cajon Krystal was a visitor who came to San Diego frequently from Phoenix, her mother Josephine Funes Wentzel said.She was a single mom who met McLeod in her job as a property manager.“There was nothing to alert her that he was a terrible person,” Wentzel said.Wentzel, a former police detective said she’s had to inform parents when something tragic has happened to their child.“And I’m on this side and I received that message that night. It’s been the hardest thing,” she said. San Diego police released images of McLeod’s chest, shoulder and arm tattoos. One image shows him during a workout at the gym. There are also images where he is bearded as well as clean shaven.McLeod is described as 5-foot-11 and 245 pounds. Police said he may have access to weapons.He is from the Phoenix area and uses the names “RJ”, “Matt” or “Mateo.” His last reported location was in Guatemala in March of 2017, but he has also been spotted in Belize and in Mexico, law enforcement authorities said.Anyone with information on McLeod or his whereabouts can contact the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or SDPD dispatch at (619) 531-2000, or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.Photo Credit: San Diego County Crimestoppers
Source: NBC San Diego