Investigators have ID'd the homicide victim as Michael Martin; Coroner needs assistance locating family of victim
**UPDATE** Victim Identified
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 7:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 11500 block of Eaby Road, Phelan
SUSPECT: Yvonne Cassady, 56 years old, resident of Phelan
VICTIM: Michael Martin, 54 years old, resident of Phelan
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, January 31, 2019 at 7:22 p.m. deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded, along with medical aid, to a report of a subject with a stab wound. When deputies arrived lifesaving measures were being performed, however the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives responded to conduct the investigation. Following the investigation, Detectives arrested the victim’s girlfriend, Yvonne Cassady.
Cassady was booked at West Valley Detention Center for Murder and is being held without bail. She is expected to be arraigned on February 4, 2019 in Victorville Superior Court.
Coroner Investigators have identified the victim as Michael Martin, however they have been unable to locate the next of kin. Anyone with information regarding Martin’s family is asked to contact the Coroner Division at (909)387-2978.
No additional information is being released at this time. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division, Detective Josh Guerry at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at (800)78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Josh Guerry or Sergeant Mike Walker
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. 071900352 H#2019-09
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
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