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Man Arrested for Hatchet Murder in Chico

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A Chico man, David Swank Prince, is charged with murder after allegedly killing Christopher Jaber in Lafayette with a hatchet. The incident, which appeared targeted, was reported by a relative who spotted Prince carrying a hatchet near Jabers apartment. Prince was arrested and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility. Prior to the killing, Princes Facebook page, now deleted, reportedly named Jaber and called for his death. The motive remains unclear, and Princes court date is set for March 25th. The case serves as a reminder of the unexpected dangers in everyday neighborhoods.

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Man Arrested for Hatchet Murder in Chico

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On March 25, a 35-year-old man from Chico, California, faces murder charges after allegedly killing another man with a hatchet in, Lafayette. David Swank Prince was arrested on Saturday, March 21, and connection with the death of 34-year-old Christopher Jaber. Authorities say it looks like a targeted attack on Jaber's backyard apartment. The incident started that morning when a relative spotted someone suspicious, carrying a hatchet, and called 911. Authorities arrived to find Jaber dead on the property and soon detained Prince walking nearby. He was booked that evening at the Martinez Detention Facility. Before the killing, posts appeared on what might have been Prince's now-deleted Facebook page. They named Jaber, listed his address, and called for someone to end his life. Officials haven't linked them directly to the case yet. Investigators don't know the motive, or if the two men knew each other. Jaber has a court date this Wednesday, March 25, where he might enter a plea.

He's held on $1,030,000 bail. The probe continues, and tips are welcome through the Sheriff's Office. This shocking case highlights the dangers lurking in everyday neighborhoods. Pop culture, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.

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