San Ysidro couple found dead outside casino identified by police

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) The San Diego Police Department on Thursday officially identified the San Ysidro husband and wife found dead outside of Golden Acorn Casino in an apparent murder-suicide. According to police, Johnny Soto and Melissa Soto were found deceased inside a vehicle that was parked outside of the Campo-area casino on the afternoon

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – The San Diego Police Department on Thursday officially identified the San Ysidro husband and wife found dead outside of Golden Acorn Casino in an apparent murder-suicide.

According to police, Johnny Soto and Melissa Soto were found deceased inside a vehicle that was parked outside of the Campo-area casino on the afternoon of Dec. 26.

Police said the couple was initially reported missing by family members the week before. Police added the couple — both from San Ysidro — was married but had been living separately.

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“There was likely a domestic violence incident prior to them being reported missing," police stated.

Melissa Soto, 45, died from strangulation and her death was ruled a homicide. Her husband was identified as the suspect in the killing, police confirmed.

Police stated 52-year-old Johnny Soto died from what investigators believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

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The case is being investigated as a murder-suicide by the SDPD Homicide Unit. Anyone with information on the case is urged to call the Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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