Cindy Wanner, a 35-year-old mother, disappeared on November 25, 1991, while cleaning her sister's home, leaving her infant child behind. Her remains were discovered weeks later, revealing she had been brutally raped and strangled.
Court records reveal that since October, Janette MacAusland had been involved in a contentious divorce and custody battle over her children, 6-year-old Ella and 7-year-old Kai MacAusland.
The court ruled that his judgement was impaired at the time of the attack -- a finding that could have reduced the sentence to 13 years -- but said a longer term was justified given the 'undeniable seriousness' of the crime.
Prosecutors say surveillance video shows Spillman walking toward the front of the vehicle, taking issue with Amil blocking the sidewalk, and pouring liquid from a water bottle onto the hood.
"For decades, the Bishop and Bell families were deprived of the full story of what happened to their loved ones. It was a lengthy process to identify Robert Carey, but it is my sincere hope that knowing his name and bringing his heinous actions to light will bring a sense of closure and peace to the Bishop and Bell families."
"This case involves an elderly man who was disoriented and living with dementia, conditions that made him particularly vulnerable. The level of violence alleged here is brutal, callous and extreme."
The Medical Examiner's report released on Wednesday stated that Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from 'multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s),' with the manner of death ruled a homicide.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez died of multiple penetrating injuries, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. An autopsy was performed on September 10, 2025.
We would like to thank the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney's Office for their hard work. We would also like to thank the people of Lake Elsinore for all their support. Celeste was a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance. Every Friday night was movie night and we spent wonderful times together.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen stated, 'More than 10,000 people die in drunk driving incidents every year in this country. Not one of them was what I would ever call an accident. Every single one was an avoidable criminal tragedy, and in this case - a murder.'
DNA collected by investigators examining McBride's killing reportedly matched a sample taken from McCaffrey as he was convicted of obstructing justice after his wife's disappearance in Charleston, South Carolina.