Husband Tells Hospital Staff He Killed His Wife, Police Say

Hospital Statement Leads Police to His Wife

He told hospital staff he had killed his wife, according to police. Officers then found Jasmyne Garcia, a 34-year-old mother of three, in a vehicle outside Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose.

Roy Anthony Lopez, 37, was detained October 3. Prosecutors later charged him with murder and child endangerment in a case they say began at the family’s home in Morgan Hill.

Garcia’s relatives publicly identified her and organized support for her children. They described being their mother as her greatest joy.

Investigators Return to the Family Home

Authorities allege Lopez assaulted Garcia at home before driving her to the hospital. ABC7 reported prosecutors’ allegation that the violence occurred in front of two young children.

A separate allegation concerns an earlier assault on Garcia’s teenage son. His name and the other children’s names are withheld here.

The children were placed in the care of Santa Clara County child-welfare officials, according to local reporting. A judge also issued protective orders barring Lopez from contacting them.

Murder Charge Filed After Hospital Response

Lopez appeared in Santa Clara County Superior Court October 7 without entering a plea, ABC7 reported. The station listed December 15 as his next court date.

The charges remain allegations. Garcia’s family said donations raised after her death would support the three children she left behind.

References: Morgan Hill man charged with murder after beating his wife to death in front of their children: DA | A Morgan Hill man told hospital staff he killed his wife. Now he’s charged with murder. | Morgan Hill mom beaten to death, her face was ‘unrecognizable:’ court docs

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