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Online Obsession Leads to Two Life Sentences for Salinas Stabbing
6/30/2026
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Story summary
- Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef, who traveled from North Vancouver after a year-long online obsession, received two consecutive life sentences for the November 2024 Salinas stabbing.
- Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef arrived at the Salinas home disguised as an Amazon delivery driver with handcuffs and knives.
- Darius Whyte was arrested at San Jose Mineta International Airport and pleaded guilty to assault.
- Sheriff Tina Nieto said the case shows online interactions can have real-world consequences.
