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15-year-old accused of murder after woman stabbed in Roseville
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Key Points:
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of 57-year-old Cherie Dodge in Roseville, California.
- The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on October 14 near Atlantic Street and South Grant Street, close to railroad tracks and downtown businesses.
- Investigators obtained a search warrant and, with SWAT assistance, searched the suspect's residence; the teen was booked into juvenile hall with no other suspects identified.
- Authorities believe the victim and suspect did not know each other, and Dodge’s family emphasized her struggles with mental health and homelessness while highlighting her value as a person.
- Dodge was a longtime Roseville resident, mother of five, and grandmother of ten; her family created a memorial at the site of the attack to honor her memory.
