Crime & Safety
Murder Suspect: A Cycle Of Drugs, Alcohol And Violence
Jason Castillo is in jail on suspicion of killing Cecelia Kingsley on Saturday night.
People familiar with murder suspect Jason Castillo paint a portrait of a nice young man possibly troubled by mental illness, and falling into a cycle of drugs, alcohol and violence.
Castillo, 25 years old, was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of murdering 47-year-old Cecilia Kingsley, with whom witnesses say he had an ongoing relationship. Kingsley was killed after a fight with Castillo on the steps of the Chamber of Commerce office, which shares space with the Amtrak Station. He is being held on $1 million bail.
People familiar with Castillo say he was a skilled and helpful young man when sober. But as drugs and alcohol took their toll, he became violent, sometimes reacting to hallucinations.
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Kingsley had no known address at the time of her death. Castillo had a Concord address.
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