Suspect in Woodcrest Homicide in Custody

WOODCREST – Riverside County Sheriff’s officials announced on Tuesday night that the suspect connected with the murder on the 18400 block of Hibiscus Avenue is now in custody. On Saturday, June 23, 2016, 45-year-old Michael Miller Jr. of Riverside was found suffering from stab wounds in the backyard of the home. Miller died as a result of his injuries.

Through investigation, headed by Central Homicide Investigators it was determined that 30-year-old Joseph Morales was the suspect. Deputies were not immediately able to locate Morales.

If anyone has information regarding the investigation, please contact Central Homicide Investigator Jared Bishop at 951-202-8754 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 951-776-1099.

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