Woman’s boyfriend accused of killing her, dumping body in trash can, CA police say

A man was arrested after being accused of killing his girlfriend, California police said.

On Oct. 22, Costa Mesa officers responded to a home and found a woman dead in the backyard, according to a news release by the police department.

The body of Julie Anne Sanetra, 38, of Irvine had been found in a trash can behind the Costa Mesa home of her boyfriend, according to an Oct. 23 news release by the police department.

The 49-year-old was found about 50 miles away in Glendale and arrested, police said.

McClatchy News is not identifying him because he has not yet been formally charged.

Anyone with information is asked to call 714-754-4986, officers said.

Costa Mesa is about a 40-mile drive southeast of Los Angeles.

This story was originally published October 23, 2024 at 2:04 PM with the headline "Woman’s boyfriend accused of killing her, dumping body in trash can, CA police say."