88-year-old woman found dead in East County home; son arrested
EL CAJON, California — An 88-year-old woman was found dead at a home in unincorporated El Cajon on Thursday, according to authorities.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received a call around 1:30 a.m. from a man asking for help on the 1200 block of Corto Lane. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the body of the victim, who authorities identified as Carolyn Jean Folkes. She suffered trauma to her upper body.
Chase Folkes, 55, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder at San Diego Central Jail after being taken to the hospital for an “unknown complaint of pain” and escorted by authorities, according to the sheriff’s department. Authorities first came into contact with Chase, Carolyn’s son, at the home.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Homicide at (858) 285-6330/out of hours (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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