Southern California man accused of killing girlfriend at restaurant, then calling police

A Thousand Oaks man was taken into custody Monday night on suspicion of killing his girlfriend, and after the slaying, the suspect called law enforcement and admitted to the crime, according to sheriff’s officials.

The 31-year-old suspect called the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office around 10:47 p.m. and said he had just killed his girlfriend in a hotel room, sheriff’s officials said in a news release.

Deputies rushed to the Palm Gardens Hotel in Thousand Oaks. The caller also said he was suicidal, the Sheriff’s Office said.

After entering the hotel room, police found a 24-year-old woman lying dead with evidence of recent injuries. No details were provided on the extent or type of injuries.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Det. Christopher Vorzimer at (805) 384-4731 or Det. Nicole Grover at (805) 384-4722.