Linda Rodriguez, 50, was found dead at her Azusa home on North Twintree Avenue on March 15, 2025, after deputies responded to a domestic violence call at about 2:00 p.m. Deputies discovered Rodriguez and her husband, Arthur Contreras, both with multiple stab wounds; both died at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Rodriguez also suffered a gunshot wound to the head and ruled her death a homicide.

Authorities identified the couple’s son, 29-year-old Gabriel Contreras, as the suspect. Deputies reported finding him outside the house covered in blood; he was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later arrested. He was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of assault with a firearm and was arraigned on May 7, 2025. Motive remains unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the events leading up to the deaths of Linda Rodriguez and Arthur Contreras is asked to come forward.