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Arrest Made in 2001 Cold Case Murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton

1/20/2026

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Gonzales Arrested for Murder

Raymond Silva Gonzales was arrested in connection with the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton in Victorville, California.
After Sites-Fenton's disappearance, her body was found in Hesperia, revealing she had been kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and shot.
The cold case resumed in 2025, leading to Gonzales's identification as a suspect.
He is held without bail, and the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department asks anyone with information to come forward.

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Leland Solicits Murder

81-year-old Elouise Ruth Leland was arrested in Florida on solicitation to commit first-degree murder after an undercover officer posed as a hitman at a meeting where she detailed her plan.
Leland is being held without bond.
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office confirmed no other individuals were involved in the plot.
This incident follows Leland's January 2025 arrest on animal cruelty charges, during which 90 dogs were rescued from her home.

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Historical Context

The murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton in California in 2001 underscored the challenges of solving violent crimes, with over 200,000 cold cases remaining unsolved in the U.S. By 2025, the arrest of Raymond Silva Gonzales highlighted renewed investigative efforts. This case illustrates the critical role of community involvement in resolving cold cases and delivering justice to victims' families.

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Gonzales Arrested for Murder

Raymond Silva Gonzales was arrested in connection with the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton in Victorville, California.
After Sites-Fenton's disappearance, her body was found in Hesperia, revealing she had been kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and shot.
The cold case resumed in 2025, leading to Gonzales's identification as a suspect.
He is held without bail, and the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department asks anyone with information to come forward.

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