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Woman Murdered by Jealous Boyfriend in Boom
posted (December 4, 2009)

A domestic dispute ended in murder last night in Burrell Boom Village. Police report that 40 year old Mercedes Carrillo and her boyfriend of 10 years Jason Laurence got into argument around midnight last night. Laurence left but returned a short while later armed with a knife and broke into the house. Inspector Calbert Flowers, the officer in charge of Ladyville Police, says that is when the dispute turned deadly.

Insp. Calbert Flowers, OIC -Ladyville Police
“Police from investigations so far reveal that Ms. Carillo was at home in Burrell Boom Village when she got into an altercation with a male person. This male person is in police custody at this time pending charges.”

Keith Swift,
“Is this male person her boyfriend?”

Insp. Calbert Flowers,
“The investigation is ongoing. I cannot say at this time if they are related in any way.”

Keith Swift,
“What was the extent of the altercation?”

Insp. Calbert Flowers,
“Well it ended fatal.”

Keith Swift,
“But in terms of was it a fight and we heard the kids were also involved.”

Insp. Calbert Flowers,
“Well we have officers out in the field right not recording statements and doing this investigation which will clear up these matters. I cannot comment on those at this time.”

Keith Swift,
“Will the suspect be charged?”

Insp. Calbert Flowers,
“More than likely he will be charged.”

Mercedes Carillo was stabbed her on the left side of the abdomen and under the left breast. And as cited in the official police report, Carillo’s daughter intervened and stabbed Jason Laurence on his shoulder. He will be charged with murder.

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