GUILTY CA - Karina Castro, 27, mother of 2, Beheaded With A Sword During Domestic Dispute, San Carlos, 2022 *Arrest*

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A woman was beheaded Thursday in San Carlos, ... [snip] ... by a man with a sword.
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The shocking killing happened at 11:50 a.m. Thursday when a 27 year-old woman — later identified by her sister as Karina Castro — was attacked outside her apartment... [snip] ...the violence stemmed from a domestic dispute between the suspect, 33 year-old Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta, and Castro, who was a mother of two.
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The man being held in what early witness reports said was a sword attack is 33-year-old Jose Raphael Solano Landaeta, the father of Castro's 1-year-old daughter. Castro's family says the defendant goes by the name Rafa Solano and that he is a diagnosed schizophrenic whose behavior would swing wildly depending on his balance of medications.
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ABC reported that the victim had got a temporary restraining order against the man back in April but did not disclose if that order was still active at the time of her death.
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Lieutenant Allen said that the victim had two children, who did not witness the crime, and sources tell the I-Team's Dan Noyes the kids were inside the house at the time. [snip] CPS took custody of the 7-year-old and 1-year-old girls, along with a dog and two cats who were also inside the house.
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It’s good that he could get and keep a sword having records of these issues and being known for outbursts. If the swings were that extreme with medications then he should have been monitored.
 
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this was heinous. about half hour away. omg her poor kids im glad they saw nothing
 
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questioning his competency. i read another link that shared a text argument between the two leading up toto this but i dont ahve it handy so i will look for it.

 
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So... people saw it? Yikes, this is horrible.
 
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here is the link including some of their sc argument

Wow, this is just horrible. I’m glad to see that her dad is trying to get custody of the two daughters, and also that he’s trying to get her dog and two cats back. These poor girls have been through enough. Having their beloved pets back with them is important, IMO, to provide them with some sense of familiarity, comfort, and “normalcy” after such an awful event.
 
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Wow, this is just horrible. I’m glad to see that her dad is trying to get custody of the two daughters, and also that he’s trying to get her dog and two cats back. These poor girls have been through enough. Having their beloved pets back with them is important, IMO, to provide them with some sense of familiarity, comfort, and “normalcy” after such an awful event.
im just hoping there isnt anything in the fams background preventing it (unless they would be unsafe) being in foster so young and wondering what happened has to be traumatizing. thye better not separate those babies. also, the suspects mom has been trying to get her hands on the little one :(
 
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im just hoping there isnt anything in the fams background preventing it (unless they would be unsafe) being in foster so young and wondering what happened has to be traumatizing. thye better not separate those babies. also, the suspects mom has been trying to get her hands on the little one :(
Omg. If they were separated that would be so so sad.
 
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What a horrifying thing to witness, I'm so sorry for the people who saw that. My thoughts are with Karina's children and loved ones Just when you think it can't get worse.
 
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Castro Jr. said in addition to the overwhelming grief, he is also enraged at what he witnessed in court when he watched Landaeta stand, totally unresponsive, as his attorney told the judge his client was incapable of assisting in his own defense.

Castro Jr. said he believes Landaeta is faking insanity.

"We all know him very well," Castro Jr. said. "Everything he’s doing in there is an act. It’s an act. He knew what he was doing, he knew what he was doing."

*Video at link*
 
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Father of beheaded victim in San Carlos speaks out

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I'm inclined to believe the father since it seems that he had a history of violence towards his victim and this was not a one time thing. Poor Karina.
 
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Court records show that Wender found Solano “is presently competent to stand trial,” with “criminal proceedings restored.”

Solano has been charged with one count of murder and a charging enhancement for allegedly using a Samurai sword to kill 27-year-old Karina Castro, a mother of two young daughters, one of whom is a 1-year-old she shared with Solano.

He faces up to 26 years to life in prison if convicted on the listed charge. A preliminary hearing, in which the court will determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, is scheduled to begin March 1.
 
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According to jail records, Landaeta is being held in the San Mateo County Jail without bail. A preliminary hearing for Landaeta is scheduled for March 1.
 
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There was a pretrial conference today...I havent seen any updates on what transpired yet.
 

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