Unsolved Homicide of Leah Worley

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$1,000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of 31-year-old Leah Capaal Worley. 

On June 25, 2020, at 10:28 p.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a possible stabbing victim in the 4300 block of Home Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a victim later identified as 31-year-old Leah Capaal Worley, who had apparent trauma to his upper torso. Personnel from San Diego Fire-Rescue responded to the scene and began providing medical aid to Worley. Worley was transported to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery. Unfortunately, Worley eventually succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. Investigators learned the incident had occurred in the area of 4600 Home Avenue and that Worley had drove himself to the location where he was found by officers. Investigators continue to search for potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information about this murder to contact them. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect in this case is described as a Black male who was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt. 

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

  • Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 

  • Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.