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SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
Sunday November 2nd, 2025 :: 04:42 p.m. PST

Advisory

Yucaipa Man Arrested for the Murder of His Brother

DATE:  October 31, 2025 / 07:20 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC187 – Murder

LOCATION: 12000 Block of Sixth Street, Yucaipa

SUSPECT(S): Matthew Ludwig, 50-years-old, Resident of Yucaipa

VICTIM(S): Larry Adams, 55-years-old, Resident of Yucaipa


SUMMARY: On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Yucaipa deputies responded to a medical aid in the 12000 block of Sixth Street, in the City of Yucaipa. Matthew Ludwig called and reported his brother, Larry Adams, was not breathing. Deputies responded and found Adams deceased in the living room. Due to the circumstances of the death, Ludwig was detained without incident and was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation.  Through investigation, detectives found multiple inconsistencies in Ludwig’s story. Ludwig was arrested for PC187-Murder and his outstanding warrant and remains in custody at the Central Detention Center.


Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com. 
 


Refer:  Detective C. Lopez

Station: Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. DR# 142503204 H# 2025-095


SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399

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