Murder in Redwood City: Domestic Violence Leaves One Dead and One Injured

In the early hours of July 30, 2023, officers from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office responded to an emergency call from a woman screaming for help and claiming someone was attempting to kill her. Upon arrival at the scene on the 3200 block of Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City, the deputies found a blood-covered man outside the residence and quickly subdued him.

Inside the house, a gruesome scene unfolded, as two female victims were discovered with multiple stab wounds; immediately, deputies provided life-saving medical assistance, before having both women rushed to Stanford Hospital - tragically, one victim later succumbed to her injuries, while the other managed to pull through and is in stable condition, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Jose Uriarte-Martinez of Redwood City, has been taken into custody and is currently being held on a no-bail status at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City. During their investigation, the authorities determined that the incident was an isolated domestic violence case, posing no further threat to public safety. In response, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office provided crucial resources and support services to the affected family and individuals impacted by this horrifying event.

Domestic violence remains a serious issue with far-reaching impacts on victims and their families. As such, it is crucial to remember that help is available for those living in dangerous situations. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233 for support, while the San Mateo County Domestic Hotline also offers immediate assistance at 650-312-8515. As a key partner in the fight against abuse, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office works closely with Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (C.O.R.A.), providing 24/7 assistance through its toll-free number, 1-800-300-1080.

As the investigation into this incident continues, the Sheriff's Office is calling on anyone with information to come forward – any relevant tips or leads can be directed to Detective Baggetta at 650-740-9149 / [email protected], or Detective Piper at 650-363-4062 / [email protected]. For those wishing to remain anonymous, the San Mateo County Anonymous Tip Line is available at 1-800-547-2700.