
California Man With History of Domestic Violence Convicted of Killing Girlfriend
Published on May 31, 2024
SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 38-year-old Anaheim man was convicted Wednesday, May 29, of beating and strangling his girlfriend following a roughly yearlong tumultuous relationship. Aaron Romo was convicted of first-degree murder, along with felony counts of domestic violence and false imprisonment. Jurors deliberated for about a day and a half. Mr. Romo, who is scheduled to be sentenced June 24, faces at least 25 years to life in prison. He still faces a non-jury trial on an allegation that he committed the murder while out on bail for domestic violence against the same victim. Mr. Romo allegedly physically assaulted 24-year-old Mirelle Mateus of La Palma on Dec. 5, 2022, before killing her on March 17, 2023....
