California Man With History of Domestic Violence Convicted of Killing Girlfriend

Aaron Romo (L) and Mirelle Mateus (R) are seen in file photos. Courtesy of Anaheim Police Department

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 38-year-old Anaheim man was convicted Wednesday, May 29, of beating and strangling his girlfriend following a roughly yearlong tumultuous relationship.

Aaron Romo was convicted of first-degree murder, along with felony counts of domestic violence and false imprisonment. Jurors deliberated for about a day and a half.