Suspect Arrested for Triple Murder 

August 20, 2026 – Hollywood, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that Robbery-Homicide Division (RHD) announces the arrest of the suspect responsible for the killings of Los Angeles residents Jeremiah Badeker, Jack Cartegena, and Michael Bogacz.

In the early morning hours of July 24, 2026, the suspect and the victims were gathered in an apartment in the 1900 block of Wilcox Avenue in the city of Los Angeles. Inside the apartment, an altercation occurred, and the victims were ordered to the floor at gunpoint by the suspect. While the victims lay on the ground, the suspect shot them numerous times. The victims were discovered several days later and were pronounced deceased.

The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Patrick Kevin Spurlock. On August 14, 2026, Spurlock was arrested in the 6600 block of Franklin Avenue for 187 (a) PC: Murder and booked at the LAPD’s Metropolitan Detention Center with booking number 7298395, and no bail.

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The case has been presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Robbery-Homicide Division detectives at 213-486-6890. 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 Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers as your local program.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department