Aida Aumentado, 61, has been charged with the murder of her 65-year-old husband, Antonio Aumentado, in a stabbing death on MacArthur Way, according to a tweet by Henry Lee KTVU.
UPDATE: Aida Aumentado, 61, charged by @ContraCostaDA w/murder in stabbing death of husband Antonio Aumentado, 65, on MacArthur Way in @CA_Brentwood pic.twitter.com/Pu1Djyj0Nl
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) July 31, 2023
With her arrest on suspicion of murder, Aumentado turned the quiet east Contra Costa County street into a crime scene as investigators worked to piece together the grisly details. The initial investigation began on July 25, when a welfare check on the couple was conducted, leading to the discovery of the husband's lifeless body with multiple stab wounds, as reported in a Hoodline article.
The officers detained the wife and proceeded to search their home, uncovering further evidence of the violent crime. The names of the wife and the deceased man were initially withheld, but now that charges have been filed, public records have been released identifying the couple.
Though Aida Aumentado has been formally charged by Contra Costa County's District Attorney, the motive behind the attack has not yet been disclosed. Authorities have described the incident as isolated, and for now, no additional details have been provided. The ongoing investigation continues to seek answers, with the community eagerly waiting for an explanation of this unthinkable act of violence.
As the once peaceful neighborhood begins to process the shocking events that unfolded, the authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Brentwood Police Department at (925) 809-7872.
