Release Date/Time: 9/2/2010 11:08 PM On September 1, 2010, at approximately 4:10 pm, officers were called to the 700 blk of Carmelita Dr. on the report of suspicious circumstances. Neighbors and co-workers of Mark Hafen, 58 years old, were concerned because they had not seen or heard from him since Friday, August 27th at about 9pm. Officers were able to gain access into the residence through an opened window. Officers discovered that Mr. Hafen was deceased. The investigation into the cause of Mr. Hafen's death showed that he possibly died of some sort of head trauma, and the case was being investigated as a homicide. An autopsy will be conducted on Friday morning to try and determine the exact cause of death. Detectives learned that the last person to be seen with Mr. Hafen and be at the residence was Verginia Turner, 42 years old. Mr. Hafen and Turner had an off and on relationship but she did not live at Mr. Hafen's residence. Detectives were actively looking for Turner for questioning. In the afternoon on September 2, 2010, family members brought Turner to the Salinas Police Department. Turner was questioned and eventually was arrested for the murder of Mr. Hafen. No further information will be released in regards to the arrest. Although the investigation is ongoing, all inquires will be referred to the Monterey County District Attorney's Office. Turner was transported to the Monterey County Jail and booked for homicide. Release Authorized by: Christopher Lane, Investigations Sergeant |
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