The Fremont man accused of hunting down and killing a registered sex offender is still not entering a plea, after a brief Alameda County court appearance this week that pushed the case deeper into pretrial limbo and set the next hearing for mid-December.
Judge Delays Plea, Sets New Date
Varun Suresh, 29, appeared at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin, where his attorney asked for more time to review discovery and pursue mental health evaluations, according to NBC Bay Area. The judge signed off on the delay, and Suresh is now expected back in court on Dec. 17, 2025.
Police Say He Targeted A Registered Offender
Investigators say Suresh used California’s public sex offender registry to identify and stalk his alleged victim, then approached the man under a false pretense, according to a Fremont Police Department press release. Officers found 71-year-old David Brimmer unresponsive with multiple stab wounds, and detained Suresh at the scene, where they also recovered a knife. Fremont police said the killing was the city’s fifth homicide of 2025, and an earlier report, Fremont Man Arrested For Fatal Stabbing, detailed the initial arrest.
How Investigators Say The Attack Unfolded
Court documents and local reporting say Suresh posed as a CPA to get Brimmer to answer his door, then chased the 71-year-old through nearby yards and into another home before inflicting the fatal wounds, the Los Angeles Times reports. Investigators say a screenshot of Brimmer’s registry entry was taken from Suresh’s phone about 45 minutes before the first 911 call, and filings quote Suresh as saying he "didn't feel sad at all" after the attack.
Charges And Where The Case Stands
Prosecutors have charged Suresh with murder, being an armed individual causing great bodily injury and residential burglary, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is handling the case, as reported by The Mercury News. In court, his attorney said the defense needs more time to review discovery and explore potential mental health issues, and the judge granted that request.
Registry Use And Legal Warnings
California’s Megan's Law website, which is maintained by the state Department of Justice, notes that the registry is intended for public safety and warns that using the information to harass or harm someone can lead to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Fremont Police Department has said there is no ongoing threat to the community while detectives continue their investigation, according to the department's press release.
Suresh is due back in court on Dec. 17, 2025, when judges are expected to weigh how discovery progress and any mental health evaluations will shape whether he enters a plea or faces additional pretrial motions. Prosecutors, defense attorneys and investigators say they will continue preparing evidence ahead of that hearing, according to local reporting.
