Suspect Arrested in 1977 Cold Case Murders of Three Women in California

In a significant development, authorities have arrested Warren Luther Alexander, 66, in connection with the 1977 murders of three women in Ventura County, California. Kimberly Fritz, 18, Velvet Sanchez, 31, and Lorraine Rodriguez, 21, were all strangled to death within a span of months, but the case went cold as investigators struggled to find leads. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko emphasized the relentless efforts of law enforcement to seek justice for the victims and their families, stating, "Just because the case has gone cold does not mean it should ever be forgotten." Alexander was extradited from North Carolina, where he was already in custody for a separate murder charge from 1992. The three California victims were known to be sex workers who frequented areas in Los Angeles notorious for prostitution. Authorities believe Alexander, who worked as a truck driver from the 1970s to the 1990s, may be linked to other unsolved murders across multiple states. "We believe there may be additional victims both locally and in other states," Nasarenko noted, indicating that the investigation is far from over. Currently held without bail, Alexander's arrest marks a pivotal moment in a case that has haunted the community for nearly five decades. Nasarenko declared, "For Warren Luther Alexander, once a fugitive from justice, the day of reckoning in Ventura County has finally arrived," highlighting the commitment of law enforcement to bring closure to the families affected by these tragic events.