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November 21, 2024

Homicide suspect arrested in Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ—A Santa Cruz man was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of homicide, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said.

Leif Ames

Leif Ames, 35, was arrested around 8:50 p.m. after deputies were dispatched to a home on the 800 block of Brommer Street in Live Oak for a report of a stabbing.

Deputies found the victim, 35-year-old Hubert Cross, inside the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. 

The victim and suspect knew each other, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Ames was being held on $750,000 bail Monday.

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