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Four Found Deceased Inside Turlock Home – UPDATE
Our preliminary investigation with assistance of the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office has resulted in the positive identification of three out of the four deceased. They are, Rozmary Babakhan, 70 years old, Robert Babakhan 42 years old, and Rodney Bowman, 39 years old. Although the Coroner’s Office is still pending positive identification, the fourth person has been tentatively identified as Sarkis Babakhan, 78 years old.
The cause of death has been determined for two out of the four; however, this is an active homicide investigation and further details will not be released at this time. The cause of death for the two others is pending pathology and toxicology reports.
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On June 26, 2014, at approximately 10:00 P.M., Turlock Police Department responded to the 3000 Block of Red Oak Court to check on the residents who had not been seen or heard from by family members. When officers arrived, they located three Caucasian males and a Caucasian female deceased inside the residence.
The identities and cause of death have not been confirmed; however, based on the physical identifiers, the three males and the female appear to match the description of the people who lived at the residence.
At this time we believe that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. On behalf of the officers and detectives on scene, Chief Robert Jackson would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Brandon Bertram at 668-5550 ext. 6623.
The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Office phone - (209) 664-7308
Address/Location
Turlock Police Department, CA
244 North Broadway
Turlock, CA 95380
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-668-5550