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Tech Entrepreneur Arrested for Estranged Wife's Murder

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gordon Abas Goodarzi, co-founder of U.S. Hybrid, 66, was arrested for murdering his estranged wife Aryan Papoli after her body was found in Crestline, California, on November 18, 2025.
The coroner ruled Papoli's death a homicide, noting injuries from a fall.
Goodarzi is held without bail.
Papoli moved from Iran at 18 for a creative retirement in Newport Beach.
Her son Navid expressed shock and planned a tribute website.

History

Historical Context

The murder of Aryan Papoli by Gordon Abas Goodarzi in 2025 echoes the 1994 O.J. Simpson case, which spotlighted domestic violence, with 70% of women killed by intimate partners. Papoli, an Iranian immigrant, sought a better life, highlighting ongoing domestic abuse issues, particularly in immigrant communities. This incident may reignite discussions on legal protections for victims and societal responsibilities to combat domestic violence.

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Story summary

Gordon Abas Goodarzi, co-founder of U.S. Hybrid, 66, was arrested for murdering his estranged wife Aryan Papoli after her body was found in Crestline, California, on November 18, 2025.
The coroner ruled Papoli's death a homicide, noting injuries from a fall.
Goodarzi is held without bail.
Papoli moved from Iran at 18 for a creative retirement in Newport Beach.
Her son Navid expressed shock and planned a tribute website.

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