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Cold Case Cracked: Murder Suspect Arrested Years Later
4 Aug
Summary
- Suspect in 2020 deadly altercation arrested nearly six years later.
- Victim identified as Jabulani Mensa Robinson, 42, of Homeland.
- Suspect David Starnes, 46, was already in custody for another crime.
In a significant development, Riverside County authorities have arrested a suspect in a deadly 2020 incident that occurred on Highway 74 near Hemet. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Jabulani Mensa Robinson of Homeland, was found deceased on September 2, 2020, following an altercation.
After nearly six years of extensive investigation, the case, which had gone cold, has seen a breakthrough. Investigators identified the suspect as 46-year-old David Starnes of Hemet. At the time of his identification, Starnes was already incarcerated.
Starnes was in the custody of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for an unrelated offense. He was transferred to Riverside County Sheriff custody in July 2026 and officially arrested for murder on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Further details regarding why Starnes was initially taken into custody were not immediately provided by deputies. Authorities are seeking additional information from the public regarding this case.
