Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead inside Perris home
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a home in Perris on Friday morning.
They were called to the 2100 block of Glimmer Way at around 9:40 a.m. to conduct a welfare check on a woman living in the area, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Upon arrival, they found "evidence of a homicide" and contacted detectives with the Central Homicide Unit, the RSO statement said. They assumed the investigation and found human remains.
The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Perris man John Cruthirds, was arrested without incident. He was booked for murder and is being held without bail.
The victim has not yet been identified.
Anyone who knows more is asked to contact investigators at (951) 955-2777.
