Husband of Housekeeper Arrested in Slaying of LA Catholic Bishop

Bishop David O'Connell of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles attends a news conference at the Fall General Assembly meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore on Nov. 17, 2021. Julio Cortez/AP Photo

The husband of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell’s housekeeper has been arrested in connection with the weekend slaying of the beloved Catholic leader, authorities said.

Carlos Medina, 65, from Torrance, was taken into custody on Feb. 20 after an overnight standoff at his home, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a news conference.