Aletheia Kikugawa, forever missed! RIP 1-10-07
Pregnant woman's boyfriend is arrested in her slaying
By NICOLE MARSHALL World Staff Writer
1/11/2007
A man had blood on his clothing and was driving his pregnant girlfriend's car when he was arrested in connection with her stabbing death Wednesday morning, police records show.
Detectives arrested Jesus Francisco Hernandez, 33, on a first-degree murder complaint in the death of Aletheia Kikugawa, 32.
Kikugawa was four to five months' pregnant, an arrest report states.
After an autopsy and review by prosecutors, Hernandez could be charged with the death of the fetus as well as with Kikugawa's killing, according to state law.
The slaying was discovered by Kikugawa's ex-husband about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, when he went to her residence at the Colonial Park Apartments, 7633 E. 21st St., to pick her up for an appointment, Officer Jason Willingham said.
"When he walked inside, he saw her on the kitchen floor, dead from an apparent homicide," Willingham said.
The ex-husband called 911, and when police arrived, they quickly determined that Kikugawa's car and live-in boyfriend were missing.
Police later found Hernandez in the gold 1996 Honda Accord near Fifth Street and Lewis Avenue. Cpl. Chris Stout and Detective Eddie Majors took Hernandez into ..> .. -->--> -->
..> custody, Detective Vic Regalado said.
"At the time of his arrest, he had a large amount of blood stains on his pants and shoes," Regalado said.
Hernandez told police that Kikugawa was four to five months' pregnant. Regalado said she appeared to have numerous stab wounds to her upper torso.
The motive for the killing is under investigation.
Kikugawa was seen going into her apartment with Hernandez about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and apparently was slain Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
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To a friend and the sweetest soul you could ever wish to meet! You will forever be missed and I pray justice will prevail. To the angel that never had a chance to see life know that you were loved. Now sleep peacefully in the arms of your mother in heaven!
