A 74-year-old man, Dwight William Rhone, has been charged as a serial killer in San Diego, linked to four killings including cold cases from 1993 and 2002. He pleaded not guilty.
- Rhone faces special circumstances allegations of multiple murders, potentially leading to life without parole or the death penalty. - The charges include the 1993 strangulation of Herierto Ruiz and the 2002 blunt force trauma death of Ronald Johnken.
- Human remains found at a Southcrest property in December 2025 were identified as Michael Brown. - Prosecutors are investigating Rhone's possible connection to additional deaths, including a 1989 case and a missing person from 2021.
The District Attorney's Office emphasized their commitment to seeking justice for victims and their families, no matter how many years have passed.