SAN JOSE, Calif. – A man in custody in San Jose is now facing a murder charge following the death of a woman earlier this month, the police department announced on Friday. The woman was found dead at a home on the 900 block of Thelma Way on December 2, with what police described as “obvious signs of physical trauma.” The victim’s name has been withheld. This incident marks the city’s 31st homicide of the year.

The suspect, 28-year-old Ray Garcia, was identified during the investigation and is currently being held at the Santa Clara County Jail for a separate case. On Friday, Garcia was charged with the woman’s murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Vallejo or Detective Harrington of the department’s Homicide Unit via email or by calling 408-277-5283.

The San Jose Police Department has accused Ray Garcia of the murder of a woman on the 900 block of Thelma Avenue in San Jose on December 2, 2023. This announcement comes after the woman was found dead earlier this month, marking the city’s 31st homicide of the year. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.

The investigation into the incident continues, and police are seeking more information to piece together the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. The suspect, Ray Garcia, is currently in custody for a separate case and has now been charged with the woman’s murder. The police encourage anyone with information to reach out to the Homicide Unit.

The woman’s tragic death on the 900 block of Thelma Way in San Jose has prompted the arrest and murder charge against Ray Garcia, who is currently in custody for a separate case. The San Jose Police Department is asking the public for any information that may assist in the ongoing investigation.