Topline: The woman survived long enough to tell investigators who stabbed her, prosecutors say, months after she had reported stalking, threats and tracking devices allegedly linked to the suspect.
Published: June 21, 2026 4:28 pm ET
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SAN JOSE, CA — A San Jose woman who was fatally stabbed inside her apartment was able to identify her attacker before she died, helping investigators build a murder case against her estranged husband, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Pablo Aguileramora with murder in the June 11 killing of his estranged wife. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Aguileramora was already facing stalking charges involving the same victim when the attack occurred.
Just before midnight on June 11, the San Jose Police Department received a 911 call reporting that a woman had been stabbed at an apartment complex on Descanso Drive, according to prosecutors.
Responding officers found the 45-year-old victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police applied tourniquets and provided emergency medical aid while also locating Aguileramora nearby with what authorities described as a self-inflicted stab wound.
Both were transported to a hospital.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, the victim told investigators before she died that Aguileramora was the person who attacked her. Prosecutors say that statement became a key piece of evidence in the case.
Authorities also allege Aguileramora threatened a witness during the incident.
The killing came less than three months after Aguileramora was arrested on stalking allegations involving the victim, according to prosecutors.
The District Attorney’s Office said Aguileramora had allegedly shown up at the victim’s workplace, slashed her vehicle’s tires, secretly placed three electronic tracking devices on her car, and sent her more than 100 text messages and voicemails. Prosecutors also allege he attempted to obtain a job at the company where she worked.
Following his March 18 arrest, an Emergency Protection Order was granted and served, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Despite those allegations and the pending criminal case, prosecutors say Aguileramora was not in custody when the fatal attack occurred.
After receiving medical treatment for his injuries, Aguileramora was released from the hospital and taken into custody. He now faces a murder charge in addition to the previously filed stalking-related case.
“I am heartbroken, but sadness will never stop us from working with victims to get them and their children to safety,” Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. “Sadness will never stop us from making sure violent abusers face the strictest justice.”
Aguileramora faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
The case is one of several domestic violence-related killings investigated in Santa Clara County this year. According to the District Attorney’s Office, domestic violence deaths have remained at historically high levels nationally even as many other categories of homicide have declined.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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SAN JOSE, CA — A San Jose woman who was fatally stabbed inside her apartment was able to identify her attacker before she died, helping investigators build a murder case against her estranged husband, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Pablo Aguileramora with murder in the June 11 killing of his estranged wife. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Aguileramora was already facing stalking charges involving the same victim when the attack occurred.
Just before midnight on June 11, the San Jose Police Department received a 911 call reporting that a woman had been stabbed at an apartment complex on Descanso Drive, according to prosecutors.
Responding officers found the 45-year-old victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police applied tourniquets and provided emergency medical aid while also locating Aguileramora nearby with what authorities described as a self-inflicted stab wound.
Both were transported to a hospital.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, the victim told investigators before she died that Aguileramora was the person who attacked her. Prosecutors say that statement became a key piece of evidence in the case.
Authorities also allege Aguileramora threatened a witness during the incident.
The killing came less than three months after Aguileramora was arrested on stalking allegations involving the victim, according to prosecutors.
The District Attorney’s Office said Aguileramora had allegedly shown up at the victim’s workplace, slashed her vehicle’s tires, secretly placed three electronic tracking devices on her car, and sent her more than 100 text messages and voicemails. Prosecutors also allege he attempted to obtain a job at the company where she worked.
Following his March 18 arrest, an Emergency Protection Order was granted and served, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Despite those allegations and the pending criminal case, prosecutors say Aguileramora was not in custody when the fatal attack occurred.
After receiving medical treatment for his injuries, Aguileramora was released from the hospital and taken into custody. He now faces a murder charge in addition to the previously filed stalking-related case.
“I am heartbroken, but sadness will never stop us from working with victims to get them and their children to safety,” Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. “Sadness will never stop us from making sure violent abusers face the strictest justice.”
Aguileramora faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
The case is one of several domestic violence-related killings investigated in Santa Clara County this year. According to the District Attorney’s Office, domestic violence deaths have remained at historically high levels nationally even as many other categories of homicide have declined.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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Before She Died, Stabbing Victim Told Investigators Who Attacked Her, Prosecutors Say
The woman survived long enough to tell investigators who stabbed her, prosecutors say, months after she had reported stalking, threats and tracking devices allegedly linked to the suspect.
By Jacob Charles
Published: June 21, 2026 4:28 pm ET
Maria Liliana Vanegas Parra (via GoFundMe)
SAN JOSE, CA — A San Jose woman who was fatally stabbed inside her apartment was able to identify her attacker before she died, helping investigators build a murder case against her estranged husband, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Pablo Aguileramora with murder in the June 11 killing of his estranged wife. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Aguileramora was already facing stalking charges involving the same victim when the attack occurred.
Just before midnight on June 11, the San Jose Police Department received a 911 call reporting that a woman had been stabbed at an apartment complex on Descanso Drive, according to prosecutors.
Responding officers found the 45-year-old victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police applied tourniquets and provided emergency medical aid while also locating Aguileramora nearby with what authorities described as a self-inflicted stab wound.
Both were transported to a hospital.
According to the District Attorney’s Office, the victim told investigators before she died that Aguileramora was the person who attacked her. Prosecutors say that statement became a key piece of evidence in the case.
Authorities also allege Aguileramora threatened a witness during the incident.
The killing came less than three months after Aguileramora was arrested on stalking allegations involving the victim, according to prosecutors.
The District Attorney’s Office said Aguileramora had allegedly shown up at the victim’s workplace, slashed her vehicle’s tires, secretly placed three electronic tracking devices on her car, and sent her more than 100 text messages and voicemails. Prosecutors also allege he attempted to obtain a job at the company where she worked.
Following his March 18 arrest, an Emergency Protection Order was granted and served, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
Despite those allegations and the pending criminal case, prosecutors say Aguileramora was not in custody when the fatal attack occurred.
After receiving medical treatment for his injuries, Aguileramora was released from the hospital and taken into custody. He now faces a murder charge in addition to the previously filed stalking-related case.
“I am heartbroken, but sadness will never stop us from working with victims to get them and their children to safety,” Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. “Sadness will never stop us from making sure violent abusers face the strictest justice.”
Aguileramora faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
The case is one of several domestic violence-related killings investigated in Santa Clara County this year. According to the District Attorney’s Office, domestic violence deaths have remained at historically high levels nationally even as many other categories of homicide have declined.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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