Jessica Sandoval, a 35-year-old woman from Cloverdale, California, was identified as the victim in a tragic murder-suicide incident. Authorities determined that Sandoval was shot to death in her bed by her boyfriend, 32-year-old Parker Briggs, before Briggs turned the gun on himself inside their home on Syrah Court. The Cloverdale Police Department confirmed that the couple had died either on the night of April 8 or the morning of April 9, 2025.
Concerned neighbors, who had not seen
Sandoval and Briggs for several days, prompted a welfare check on April 12. When officers entered the residence, they discovered the grim scene. Sandoval had suffered fatal gunshot wounds, while Briggs was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators later confirmed that autopsy results supported the murder-suicide conclusion.
In the weeks leading up to her death, Sandoval had ended her relationship with Briggs and was making plans to move away from Sonoma County. Reports indicate that she was preparing to return to San Diego after separating from Briggs following their seven-year relationship. Despite the tragic outcome, police noted that there had been no prior reports of domestic abuse at the couple's residence.
Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to help them fully understand the circumstances surrounding the case. The Cloverdale Police Department expressed deep sympathy for the families and friends affected by the heartbreaking incident.
