Susana Robles Desgarennes, a 20-year-old resident of San Francisco, was found dead on September 30, 2017, alongside her boyfriend, Angel Raygoza, 24. The couple was discovered in a vehicle near the intersection of Rayburn and 21st streets in the Dolores Heights neighborhood. Initially, their deaths were classified as a double homicide, but further investigation revealed that it was a murder-suicide.
According to police sources, Raygoza is believed to have fatally shot Desgarennes before turning the gun on himself. The tragic incident was reported to the authorities around 9:30 a.m. on that Saturday morning, and both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the deaths of Desgarennes and Raygoza involved the San Francisco Police Department's homicide unit and the medical examiner's office. Officers responding to the scene found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds and recovered a firearm from the vehicle. Despite initial concerns, it was determined that no suspect was at large, and the surrounding neighborhood was deemed safe. The police sought the public's assistance in piecing together the events leading up to the incident, encouraging anyone with information to contact their anonymous tip line.
The case drew significant attention due to the initial classification as a double homicide and the subsequent revelation of it being a murder-suicide. Desgarennes' sister, Paola Desgarennes, a known LGBT activist and San Francisco youth commissioner, provided insights into the relationship between Susana and Raygoza, which added a personal dimension to the public's understanding of the tragedy. The investigation concluded that Raygoza's actions were driven by personal motives, and no further arrests or suspects were involved in the case. The community mourned the loss of both young lives, and the incident highlighted the complexities and often hidden aspects of domestic violence.
