Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 10:36
Riverside police arrested a man on suspicion of murder after his wife was found dead and he was found critically injured in their home. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Christina Buckley. Her husband, 45-year-old Luke Buckley, is now held without bail.
Authorities received a report about two people down inside a home in the 10000 block of Fox Street, near the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Harrison Street, around 5:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. When officers arrived, they found Christina Buckley dead. Luke Buckley was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators believe Christina Buckley was stabbed to death. Detective Steven Espinosa, a department spokesman, said the weapon used was a knife. Espinosa said on Thursday, Aug. 6 that an investigation into the motive is ongoing.
Homicide detectives allege that Luke Buckley killed his wife before harming himself. After he was released from the hospital, he was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on one count of murder. He is being held without bail.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Mike Smith at 951-353-7103 or Detective Ricky Barajas by email. If you or a loved one is in distress, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-800-273-8255 or 988, or text HOME to 741-741.
The Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to both civilians and veterans. As of July 2022, dialing 988 also connects to the Lifeline.
The incident took place in a residential area of Riverside, in Riverside County. Violent incidents like this one can deeply affect the neighborhood's sense of safety. The Riverside Police Department's homicide unit is leading the investigation.
Domestic violence cases often involve a history of escalating behavior, though police have not released a prior incident history for this couple. Riverside County offers resources for victims of domestic violence, including hotlines and shelters. The investigation remains active.
Both Christina and Luke Buckley were residents of Riverside.
Luke Buckley now faces the court system while police continue to gather evidence. Officials ask witnesses or anyone with details to come forward. For those in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline remains available around the clock.
