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Preliminary Hearing Delayed for Vallejo Man Accused of Killing Woman, Hiding Remains in Attic

03 June 2026 16:10

A Solano County judge postponed the preliminary hearing for Douglas Irwin Shaw, accused of killing Renia Lewis and hiding her remains in an attic. - The hearing was delayed until August due to the judge's involvement in another murder trial.

- Shaw was arrested at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, where he worked as a mechanic. - Lewis's remains were found in a concealed attic entry after a search warrant was executed.

- Shaw admitted responsibility for the crime and remains in jail without bail. The case has drawn significant attention in Vallejo due to the nature of the allegations.

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