California Man Found Guilty of Murder for Woman’s Fentanyl-Related Death

California Man Found Guilty of Murder for Woman’s Fentanyl-Related Death
Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin speaks at a press conference in Riverside, Calif., on Jan. 18, 2018. David McNew/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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For the first time, a California jury has found a 34-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder for knowingly providing fentanyl to a woman who died after ingesting it.

Jurors at Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Aug. 31 found Vincente David Romero, 34, of Temecula, guilty in the death of Kelsey King, 24, on June 16, 2020, also of Temecula.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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