Tulare Man Faces Special Circumstance Murder Charges After Double Homicide, DA Says

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 7 months ago on

October 29, 2024

Fabian Gamez, 30, of Tulare has been charged and pled not guilty in connection with a double homicide after allegedly breaking into a home and fatally stabbing two residents. (Tulare PD)

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Fabian Gamez, 30, of Tulare, has been charged with special circumstance murder for the stabbing deaths of two Tulare residents during an early morning burglary on Thursday, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office announced in a Tuesday news release.

Gamez is facing two counts of first-degree murder and a felony count of first-degree residential burglary, according to the news release.

Prosecutors have added special circumstance allegations, including multiple murders, committing the murders during a burglary, and the use of a deadly weapon.

They also allege the victims were vulnerable and that the crime involved planning and violent conduct.

At his arraignment on Tuesday, Gamez entered a not guilty plea. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 8 in Department 18 of the Tulare County Superior Court, where a preliminary hearing conference will take place.

If convicted, Gamez could face either the death penalty or life in prison without parole, based on California’s sentencing laws, according to officials.

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The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Tulare Police Department at (559) 684-4290.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.