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Bail Denied for Arbuckle Woman Charged with Murder in DUI Death of Beloved Ethiopian Community Leader

30 May 2026 04:40

A Santa Clara County judge denied bail for Yanette Beas Solorio, charged with murder in the DUI death of Ethiopian community leader Haregewaine Mitiku Ayalew. - Beas Solorio allegedly struck Ayalew with her BMW, dragged her, and drove over her after a minor collision.

- The defendant fled the scene and was later found with signs of intoxication. - Judge Ramon cited the severity of the incident and risk to public safety in denying release.

- Ayalew was a beloved humanitarian known as 'Mother of the Poor,' mourned by over 1,000 people including local officials.

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