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Community shocked after medical call leads to Sacramento homicide arrest
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Key Points:
- A medical aid call in south Sacramento led to the arrest of 67-year-old Wendell Celestine on murder charges after his girlfriend was found dead with signs of trauma.
- Fire crews discovered broken glass and damaged furniture at the scene, prompting them to involve the sheriff's office, which detained Celestine and later charged him with murder.
- The victim and Celestine were previously married, divorced, and had recently resumed their relationship, according to the sheriff's office.
- The incident occurred in Paradise Manor, a close-knit senior community in South Sacramento, leaving residents shocked and unsettled.
- Authorities urged those in abusive relationships to seek help early to prevent such tragedies, highlighting the ongoing issue of domestic violence.
