Douglas Malcolm Strock, 48, was found shot and killed inside room 122 of the Super 8 motel on Old Number Six Highway in Santee on the morning of January 19, 2024. Police say the investigation uncovered a series of domestic incidents between Strock and a woman that began the day before the killing.

Authorities identified 41-year-old Janna Marie Rutherford of Santee as the suspect. Rutherford claimed the shooting was an accident, and she was charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. As of January 2024, the case was pending litigation.

If anyone has information about Strock, Rutherford, or the events at the Super 8 on January 18–19, contact the Santee Police Department.