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Officers with the Salinas Police Department believe that Mariana Jurado was a victim of “a random act of violence” following the tragedy in Salinas on Tuesday morning, just after 9:30 a.m.
Despite being stabbed multiple times, Jurado was able to communicate with officers on the scene and even gave them a description of Scheff as they assisted her with her injuries, KTLAreports.
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Meanwhile, authorities searching the area located Scheff about one block from the scene and arrested him, the SPD spokesperson confirmed.
Records from the Monterey County Superior Court indicate that this is not the first time that Scheff has found himself in trouble with the law.
Back in May 2015, Scheff was involved with a criminal case, but he was declared mentally unfit to stand trial. He also was involved in a number of felony, misdemeanors and adult traffic cases dating back to 2005.
But his criminal record reportedly goes back even further than that.
In the wake of the tragedy, Jurado wasremembered in her obituaryas a “very wonderful human being” who loved animals, “supported her local SPCA” and adored her husband.
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“She was always making us smile but her smile was the best one,” the obituary continues. “Mariana has the kindest heart and was always there for me as I was for her. The memories will always remind me of her gracious and kind spirit.”
“Mariana and my godchild did not deserve this,” the obituary finishes. “I love her very much and she will be deeply missed.”
source: people.com
