Santa Cruz, California – The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the tragic victim allegedly killed by her boyfriend at Seabright Beach as Zainab Mansoor, a 21-year-old UC Santa Cruz student from San Ramon. Mansoor was found unconscious by Santa Cruz Police after her boyfriend reported a homicide involving himself. Despite being rushed to the hospital and placed on life support, she unfortunately passed away.
The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Samuel Brannigan Stone, a former UC Santa Cruz student, was arrested for homicide around 1:16 a.m. Friday. Police mentioned discovering the victim’s unconscious body next to Stone during his arrest, confirming the relationship between the two as a dating one.
Stone was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail for the homicide and is awaiting his arraignment, which has been rescheduled to a later date in March. The University of California Santa Cruz confirmed that Stone was a former student while affirming the victim’s status as a current student at the university.
In a statement addressing the campus community, the university expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of the victim, whose name was not disclosed at the family’s request. Stone, who was no longer enrolled at the institution, was arrested on suspicion of homicide and is currently detained without bail. The university offered support resources for students, faculty, and staff affected by the senseless tragedy.
The heartbreaking incident has had a profound impact on the community, with authorities emphasizing the need to provide assistance and care to those coping with the loss. The victim’s family, friends, and peers have been offered sincere condolences as they mourn the devastating loss. The university community is coming together to support one another during this difficult time.