Anaheim man faces 26-year prison term after fatal stabbing over wife
Ismael Pinedalopez allegedly stabbed Nicholas Garcia in the presence of two young children.
By Ethan Cook ·
A 34-year-old Anaheim man faces up to 26 years in state prison after allegedly killing a 28-year-old Whittier resident in the couple's bedroom.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer charged Ismael Pinedalopez with felony murder and a weapon enhancement. The charges stem from the death of Nicholas Garcia, who was found with multiple stab wounds in the 700 block of North Pine Street.
Police responded to the home on October 24 and found Pinedalopez covered in blood. Garcia lay in the bed where he slept with Pinedalopez and his wife. Officers stated that Pinedalopez returned from work early and confronted Garcia, who was wearing underwear in the bed.
The couple’s two children were present during the incident. The two-year-old daughter and four-year-old son were in the room but sustained no injuries. Their mother was also unharmed.
District Attorney Todd Spitzer expressed distress over the event. He stated, "Violence is never the answer, and it is truly heartbreaking that these young children had to witness their father commit such a horrific act of brutality in their own home."
Pinedalopez is scheduled for an arraignment where he will formally answer to the charges. If convicted on all counts, his maximum sentence is 26 years to life in state prison.
