Caltech scientist shot to death in front of Los Angeles County home
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Key Points:
- Freddy Snyder, 29, was charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 67-year-old Caltech scientist Carl Grillmair in Llano, Los Angeles County.
- Snyder reportedly carjacked a family member's car before the shooting, with the family only reporting the carjacking after realizing a murder had occurred.
- Grillmair had previously called deputies to have Snyder trespassed from his home, leading to Snyder's arrest on weapons violations in December 2025.
- The LA County District Attorney charged Snyder with murder, carjacking, and burglary, setting bail at $2 million.
- Grillmair was a respected Caltech researcher specializing in dark matter and exoplanets, honored with the NASA Exceptional
