Former 1960s Soul Singer Dies on New Year’s Day; Homeless Man Arrested

Former 1960s Soul Singer Dies on New Year’s Day; Homeless Man Arrested
Rosendo Xo Pec. Santa Ana Police Department
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A former soul singer who had popularity in the 1960s died in California on New Year’s Day, and a homeless man was charged in her death.

Rosendo Xo Pec, 22, was charged with the murder of Betty Jane Willis, on Wednesday and could face the death penalty, Fox News reported. He will be arraigned on Jan. 19.