Orange County: 24-year-old woman from La Palma found dead in Anaheim apartment; Ex-boyfriend arrested for murder

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — A man is accused of killing his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in an Anaheim apartment.

According to the Anaheim Police Department, the 36-year-old Aaron Romo was arrested for the alleged murder of Mirelle Mateus of La Palma.

Police said officers received reports of “suspicious circumstances” at an apartment on the 1900 block of S. Union Street just before 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Officers then found Mateus dead inside. Details of the extent of her injuries were not immediately released.

“Homicide investigators responded at the scene and determined that Mateus was murdered and identified Romo as a suspect,” APD said in a press release.

Detectives confirmed that Romo and Mateus were previously in a romantic relationship. They believe Romo has a history of assaulting other women and are asking anyone who has been in contact with him before to contact the authorities.

“Because the investigation is ongoing, detectives have declined to elaborate on the evidence or discuss possible motives,” police said.

Romo was arrested in Riverside County and sent to the Anaheim PD Detention Center for murder. He is currently being held without bail and is due to be charged on Wednesday 21 March.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Anaheim PD at 714-321-3669 or the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS. You can also visit the Orange County Crime Stoppers website.