Yucaipa Man Arrested for the Murder of His Brother 

November 3, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Yucaipa deputies responded to a medical aid in the 12000 block of Sixth Street, in the City of Yucaipa. Matthew Ludwig called and reported his brother, Larry Adams, was not breathing. Deputies responded and found Adams deceased in the living room. Due to the circumstances of the death, Ludwig was detained without incident and was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation.  Through investigation, detectives found multiple inconsistencies in Ludwig’s story. Ludwig was arrested for PC187-Murder and his outstanding warrant and remains in custody at the Central Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
 
DATE:  October 31, 2025 / 07:20 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC187 – Murder
LOCATION: 12000 Block of Sixth Street, Yucaipa
SUSPECT(S): Matthew Ludwig, 50-years-old, Resident of Yucaipa
VICTIM(S): Larry Adams, 55-years-old, Resident of Yucaipa
Refer:  Detective C. Lopez
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 142503204 H# 2025-095

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department