When was Alyssa Marie Lira arrested?

Alyssa Marie Lira was arrested on January 22nd as she crossed into the U.S. at the San Ysidro Point of Entry.

What charges does Alyssa Marie Lira face?

Alyssa Marie Lira faces murder charges in connection with the death and decapitation of her boyfriend.

Where was Enrique Gonzalez-Carbajal's body found?

Enrique Gonzalez-Carbajal's headless body was discovered in Lira's Anaheim home on August 25, 2025.

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Anaheim Woman Arrested in Mexico for Brutal Decapitation Murder

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Summary

Anaheim woman arrested in Mexico for boyfriend's murder.
Victim found decapitated in suspect's home last year.
Suspect apprehended Jan. 22, faces arraignment Feb. 13.

Anaheim Woman Arrested in Mexico for Brutal Decapitation Murder

An Anaheim woman, 23-year-old Alyssa Marie Lira, has been arrested in Mexico in connection with the brutal murder of her boyfriend. Lira is accused of killing and decapitating 55-year-old Enrique Gonzalez-Carbajal, her partner of two months.

The victim's headless body was discovered on August 25, 2025, inside Lira's Anaheim residence. Investigators determined that Lira had fled to Mexico immediately after the murder, prompting a five-month search.

Authorities collaborated extensively to locate Lira. Anaheim police homicide detectives, alongside the FBI and Mexican law enforcement, successfully apprehended her on January 22nd as she crossed into the United States at the San Ysidro Point of Entry.