LAKE ELSINORE: Two charged in August triple murder
Sheriff’s officials conducted an exhaustive investigation that resulted in the arrest of two suspects. Eddie George photo
LAKE ELSINORE – Riverside County sheriff’s officials have announced the arrests of two men in connection with the August murder of three people inside a residence in the 31000 block of Wisconsin Street in Lake Elsinore.
The three victims were later identified as 56-year-old, Cameron Craven, 57-year-old, Robert Kushner, and 31-year-old, Rachel Rupp. All three victims died from gunshot wounds, according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Wallace Clear.
The homicide investigation began Aug. 2, about 10:30 a.m., after Riverside County emergency dispatchers received a 911 call from a citizen reporting that three people had been shot at the residence.
Deputies arrived at the residence within minutes and immediately found the three victims.
Investigators from the Lake Elsinore Police station and Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit assumed the investigation into the triple murder.
Officials announced the arrest of Saul Arevalo and Mario Lopez in connection with the August murder of three in Lake Elsinore.
During a thorough and exhaustive investigation, sheriff’s officials identified Saul Arevalo, 33, of Rialto and Mario Lopez 38, of San Bernardino as suspects in the murders. Both Arevalo and Lopez are currently in custody in San Bernardino County on unrelated charges.
Sheriff’s officials discuss the triple murder. Eddie George photo
Based on their investigation sheriff’s officials charged both men with “three counts of homicide and several associated felonies,” according to Clear.
Sheriff’s officials have not disclosed the motive for the murders.
“This investigation is still ongoing and no further information will be released at this time,” Clear explained.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Investigator Dickey at the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777, or Investigator Deanne at the Lake Elsinore Station at (951) 245-3300. Callers can refer to incident file number L162150036 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s Homicide Tipline online form.
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Trevor Montgomery spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg in an off-duty accident.
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including the Robert Presley Detention Center, the Southwest Station in Temecula, the Hemet Station, and the Lake Elsinore Station, along with many other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, Personnel and Background Investigations and he finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator.
Trevor has been married for more than 26 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and has 13 children and 12 – soon to be 13 – grandchildren.
I believe you have the incorrregt name on one of the victims. Robert Kirchman
I’ll look into that, Diane. I went off the sheriff’s press release for the names. They might have gotten Robert’s last name wrong.
-TM
Have there been any updates on this case?