Man Arrested for Murder at Thousand Oaks Hotel

A 31-year-old man was arrested for the murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks after he called the police to confess to the crime and reported feeling suicidal. The incident occurred on January 6, 2025, around 10:47 p.m., when deputies arrived to find the woman deceased due to injuries sustained. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and charged under California Penal Code 187(a) for murder. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office has stated that the investigation is ongoing, and they believe this to be an isolated incident. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact them. Specific details about the circumstances of the woman's death remain unclear.