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Two Southern California Women Accused of Murder After Mother Suffocates on Pullout Couch

08 June 2026 15:01

An 81-year-old woman died after being left face down on a pullout couch for at least 15 hours in her San Diego home. Her two daughters are now in custody on suspicion of murder and elder abuse.

- The victim, Kun-Ying Yang, was found unresponsive on March 6 in the University City neighborhood. - An autopsy ruled her death a homicide due to positional asphyxia.

- The daughters, Ingrid Wu (52) and Rebecca Wu (53), were caring for their parents and face multiple complaints of neglect. - Both were booked into Las Colinas Women’s Detention Facility.

The case underscores the dangers of elder neglect and the legal consequences for caregivers who fail to act.

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