Woman Found Dead in Trash Can Was Murdered by Boyfriend Who Fled to Relative’s Home

A California woman who was found dead on Tuesday was killed by her boyfriend and stashed in a trash can, authorities said.

Costa Mesa residents told KTLA that the woman, later identified as Julie Anne Sanetra, 38, was found dead in a trash can in a backyard. Hours later, Santera’s boyfriend, Daniel Aldrich, 49, was arrested at a relative’s home in Glendale.

It is unclear how Santera died, but Aldrich remains jailed on pending murder charges. The case was sent to the Orange County District Attorney, who will file formal charges.

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[Feature Photo: Costa Mesa police]