In California, a mother of two was beheaded

A man using a sword beheaded the woman near Laurel Street

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The suspect, a male adult, was captured and is now being held on murder charges

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Authorities reported that the woman, who was 25 years old, was the mother of two young children

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According to San Mateo County authorities, the suspect and victim were close

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The guy travelled roughly two blocks from the murder scene before being detained

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According to Lt. Eamonn Allen, he is currently unaware of the location of the kids

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The victim knows the culprit, and this is thought to be a one-off incident

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The 300 and 400 blocks of Laurel Street were requested to be avoided by the normal community

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In California, a mother of two was beheaded

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A man using a sword beheaded the woman near Laurel Street

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The suspect, a male adult, was captured and is now being held on murder charges

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Authorities reported that the woman, who was 25 years old, was the mother of two young children

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According to San Mateo County authorities, the suspect and victim were close

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The guy travelled roughly two blocks from the murder scene before being detained

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According to Lt. Eamonn Allen, he is currently unaware of the location of the kids

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The victim knows the culprit, and this is thought to be a one-off incident

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The 300 and 400 blocks of Laurel Street were requested to be avoided by the normal community

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