Update: Fresno man sentenced for murder in South County
Update posted Jan. 11, 2024:
Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles, 18, of Fresno, Calif.
Murder occurred November of 2020
– San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced this week that Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles, 21, of Fresno, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the first degree murder of Marion Jeanine Vore. On Oct. 30, 2023, Mendibles pleaded guilty to first degree murder knowing that he would receive a 25 years to life sentence. The crime occurred in the late afternoon of Nov. 27, 2020, at a residence in rural Arroyo Grande.
“While we cannot comprehend the incredible grief and outrage resulting from the senseless murder of Marion, we sincerely hope that completion of the criminal case provides some closure for the Vore family and friends,” said Assistant District Attorney Eric J. Dobroth. “We are grateful for the thorough work of Sheriff’s Detective Greg Smith and his team in gathering the evidence necessary to hold Mr. Mendibles accountable.”
The case was investigated by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office and was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Julie Antos.
Original story posted Oct. 31, 2023:
Fresno man pleads guilty to murder of Arroyo Grande woman
– District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles, 21, of Fresno has pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Marion Jeanine Vore. The crime occurred late afternoon of Nov. 27, 2020, at a residence in rural Arroyo Grande.
Mendibles faces 25 years to life in state prison for his conviction and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 9, 2024, in Department 1 of the San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
The case was investigated by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office and is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Julie Antos.
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