A man already in jail for allegedly violating a restraining order filed against him by an 87-year-old Scripps Ranch resident was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing the octogenarian and leaving his body in the victim’s backyard swimming pool.
"During the preliminary investigation into death, officers noted circumstances that were considered suspicious," SDPD Lt. Steve Shebloski said."In an abundance of caution ... homicide detectives were called to the scene the incident."
Police have not disclosed Deignan's cause of death or revealed the purported suspicious conditions documented on the day his body was discovered.Since then, investigators have"developed probable cause to believe that Deignan was killed at his home" and discovered the existence of a restraining order"protecting Deignan and his residence from ... Smith," Shebloski said.
On Monday, officers responding to a request for a security check at Deignan's house found Smith there and took him into custody on suspicion of violating a court order. Smith is being held without bail at San Diego Central Jail pending arraignment, scheduled for Monday afternoon.
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