May 27, 2026 – West Adams, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that detectives from the Robbery-Homicide Division, South Bureau Section, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in connection with the death of a woman.

On Monday, May 25, 2026, at 12:39 p.m., Southwest Area patrol officers responded to a radio call for a welfare check in the 2600 block of South Alsace Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female deceased inside the residence. Preliminary investigation indicates the victim died as a result of violence.

The victim’s husband, Ruben Fregoso, has been identified as a person of interest in the investigation. Fregoso and the victim’s five-year-old daughter, Daleyza Fregoso, are currently missing. Investigators have learned that Fregoso made statements indicating he intended to flee the country.

Detectives are actively seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Ruben Fregoso and Daleyza Fregoso.

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOCATED. SUSPECT AND VICTIM STILL MISSING.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Robbery Homicide Division, South Bureau Section detectives at (323) 786-5100. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department