Lacking CA Mother Discovered Useless In Distant Desert – Ex-Husband Who ‘Expressed His Considerations’ Charged With Homicide!

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The seek for a lacking younger mom in California has ended tragically. However now it appears her homicide case is simply starting.

Rachel Castillo (pictured above) had been lacking for a number of days after family members reported her absence late final week from the Los Angeles suburb of Simi Valley. The 25-year-old, who lived together with her two youngsters and her sister Emily Castillo, went lacking from the siblings’ condo on Thursday of final week.

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Emily was the primary to notice her beloved sister’s disappearance on Thursday when she returned residence to search out “a major quantity of blood” within the condo. In line with a press launch from the Simi Valley PD, Emily instantly referred to as 911 to report the scary discovery. Cops responding to the scene confirmed the bloody aftermath and decided there have been different “indicators of a battle” within the condo as nicely. Including to the thriller, Rachel’s private belongings — together with her mobile phone, purse, automotive, and automotive keys — had been all nonetheless on the condo.

Detectives in Simi Valley labored leads on Rachel’s disappearance by way of the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, in line with the Simi Valley Acorn, suggestions led investigators to a distant space of the excessive desert within the Antelope Valley north of Los Angeles. There, sadly, they discovered her stays.

Police already had their eye on a suspect: her ex-husband, Zarbab Ali. And it didn’t take lengthy to get every thing they wanted for an arrest.

Simply hours after the invention, police descended on Ali’s household residence in close by Victorville to take him into custory. In a Sunday night press launch shared with the Acorn, the Simi Valley PD acknowledged:

“The first suspect on this case, is Rachel’s ex-husband, 25-year-old Metropolis of Hawthorne resident, Zarbab Ali. Mr. Ali was arrested, this afternoon at his guardian’s residence in Victorville, in connection to Rachel’s murder. This investigation has quickly advanced over the previous few days. This case remains to be beneath investigation and a few particulars can’t be launched resulting from authorized and investigative causes.”

Clearly it appears no matter they aren’t telling the general public should embody some rock stable proof — they’ve already charged Ali with felony homicide.

In line with Individuals, Ali — who’s reportedly a math instructor — is being held in Ventura County Jail. His bail has been set at $510,000. As of Monday morning, it’s unclear whether or not Ali has entered a plea or retained an lawyer.

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In line with the Related Press, Rachel was learning for her grasp’s diploma in scientific psychology at close by Pepperdine College. She had plans to change into a wedding and household therapist. Alongside together with her sister, she shared the condo together with her 2-year-old and 5-year-old sons.

Now, as an alternative, her family members are left to mourn her tragic dying. Rachel’s mom, Robyn Castillo, spoke to ABC 7 on Sunday. She referred to as Rachel “a very good mom, a very good sister and daughter and buddy.”

Robyn additionally informed the outlet that earlier than her daughter’s physique was found, Ali had reached out and “expressed his issues” about Rachel’s well-being:

“He stated he was very sorry and hoped that she was OK. It appeared like a really regular dialog.”

Days later, Ali was arrested and charged together with her homicide. Right here is the most recent from the tragic investigation:

Ugh.

Such a heartbreaking finish to this terrible story. We ship our condolences to Castillo’s family members.

If you happen to or somebody you realize is experiencing home violence, assist is obtainable. Think about calling the Nationwide Home Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or textual content START to 88788, or go to https://www.thehotline.org/.

[Image via Robyn Castillo/Fox 11 Los Angeles/YouTube]