Homicide Arrest Made Following Medical Emergency in South Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A call for medical assistance transitioned into a murder investigation in South Sacramento on Friday night. At approximately 11 p.m., the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a medical aid request from 67-year-old Wendell Celestine, who claimed he found his girlfriend unconscious in their residence on the 4900 block of El Paraiso Ave.

Upon arrival, fire crews observed signs of trauma on the 56-year-old woman, along with indications of a disturbance, including broken glass and damaged furniture. These findings prompted them to alert the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Tragically, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Following the investigation, Wendell Celestine was detained and subsequently arrested on charges of murder. He has been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, where he is currently ineligible for bail. Celestine and the victim were previously married, divorced, and had recently rekindled their relationship, as reported by the sheriff’s office.