UPDATE: Multiple Arrests Made in Murder of Inmate at Monterey County Jail in Salinas on March 29

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in what is being investigated as a murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail on Sunday, March 29. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Abraham Camacho of Hayward.

At about 10:00 AM correctional deputies entered a housing unit at the jail to

conduct a safety check and provide meals to inmates. Deputies located an unconscious

inmate who appeared to have been assaulted. Life-saving measures were initiated by deputies and

jail medical staff. Paramedics and fire personnel arrived shortly thereafter and continued medical aid.

Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives have arrested 21-year-old Romeo Tejeda Gonzales of Greenfield, 19-year-old Marwuy Jose Centeno Camacho of Soledad and 20-year-old Elijah Herrera of Salinas. Each has been booked for 187(a) PC,

Murder; 182.5(a) PC, Gang Conspiracy and 186.22(a) PC, Criminal Street Gang Enhancements.

Tejeda-Gonzales was currently incarcerated for firearms related charges. Camacho was in custody for multiple

warrants including one for murder with bail of $14,230,000.00. Herrera was in custody for robbery and firearm

charges.

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit will conduct the post-mortem forensic examination and

determine the official cause and manner of death.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. We ask anyone who may have information that may be related to

this murder investigation to please contact Detective Sgt. N. Kennedy at 831-755-3773 or Detective C. Scariot

at 831-755-3811. You may also provide information anonymously on our website at

mcso.countyofmonterey.gov and selecting the “Submit a Tip” tab.

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