Huntington Beach police have officially named Christopher Mendez, a 35-year-old man from Diamond Bar, as a person of interest in connection to the death of Nicole Marquisee, who was found deceased in a home on the 1100 block of England Street on May 31st. In the development of what is now being investigated as a homicide, the relationship between Mendez and the victim has been highlighted by authorities. KTLA disclosed that "Mendez was in a dating relationship with the victim," citing the Huntington Beach Police Department's update on the investigation.
The mystery behind Marquisee's death is motivating police to actively seek to definitely ascertain the sequence of events that led to her untimely demise. The statement released by the Huntington Beach Police Department shies away from providing detailed insights into why Mendez has emerged as a subject of interest, nor does it shed light on his current whereabouts. CBS News reported that police did not divulge any other details on why Mendez's name has come up or what connection there may be.
Following the gruesome discovery of Marquisee's body by officers arriving at the scene around 2:30 p.m., evidence was collected which later confirmed the death as a homicide. Despite the alarming nature of the crime, authorities previously stated that the suspect was still at large but they believed there was no imminent threat to public safety. As the investigation rolls on, Huntington Beach Police have remained tight-lipped, releasing no further information at this time.
With the investigation ongoing, Huntington Beach police are appealing to the public for assistance. They are urging anyone who might have information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, to come forward and help to bring possibly unravel the poignant ordeal that has unfolded. To encourage cooperation, Detective R. Chen can be reached at 714-536-5653 for any leads. For individuals desiring to stay anonymous, O.C. Crime Stoppers is available at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227), as per the CBS News release.
