San Diego police arrested a third suspect in the homicide of a man found buried last year in Balboa Park, the agency said Tuesday
In July, police discovered the body of 43-year-old James Garcia in a “shallow makeshift grave” in a canyon area of Balboa Park.
Garcia had died from gunshot wounds, according to the county medical examiner.
In September, police arrested Jeffrey Jones, 41, identified as the primary suspect, and Brandon Winegarden, 28, on suspicion of being an accessory.
As the investigation into the killing continued, police identified Gisela Bowers, a 42-year-old woman, as another suspect.
Bowers was arrested Thursday in San Diego. She was booked into jail on suspicion of criminal conspiracy.
Police said Bowers had “been in a dating relationship” with the victim and Jones.
Garcia’s body was found after police received a report of a body buried in the canyon area adjacent to state Route 163 near Richmond Street, police said.
The body “had likely been there for several weeks,” officials said.
Police said Jones shot Garcia multiple times near the gravesite and that Winegarden had allegedly assisted in burying the victim.
