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Updated 5 hours ago Shutterstock A 64-year-old man was awaiting extradition Friday on charges related to the sexual assault and killing of a 79-year-old woman in her apartment 41 years ago, police said. Andre William Lepere of Alamogordo, New Mexico, was arrested Wednesday on a murder charge, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. Lepere is being held without bail in Otero County in New Mexico, where he s awaiting extradition hearings, Carringer said. Lepere is accused of raping and killing 79-year-old Viola Hagenkord, who died of asphyxiation, Carringer said. Lepere lived near the victim in Anaheim, but was not previously acquainted with her, Carringer said. ....
A 64-year-old man was awaiting extradition today on charges related to the sexual assault and killing of a 79-year-old woman in her apartment 41 years ago, police said. ....
Man charged with murder of woman found raped, dead in Anaheim apartment 41 years ago By Mary Stringini Viola Hagenkord Andre William Lepere, 64, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, was charged with the 1980 murder of 71-year-old Viola Hagenkord, who died of asphyxiation. He is currently being held without bail in Otero County in New Mexico, where is awaiting extradition hearings. Police were called to the victim s apartment in the 2500 block of West Winston Road on Feb. 18, 1980, after she was discovered dead by neighbors who became concerned when they hadn t seen her for two days, which was unusual for the small apartment complex. Crime scene at Viola Hagenkord s apartment. ....