Prosecutors in Orange County say a 23-year-old woman from California killed and decapitated her 55-year-old boyfriend after the pair had been dating for about two months—then left his body inside her home before fleeing to Mexico.
The defendant, Alyssa Marie Lira of Anaheim, allegedly killed Enrique Gonzalez-Carbajal in August 2025, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Authorities say she remained on the run for roughly five months before being located and arrested on Jan. 22. She now faces a felony murder charge, along with a felony enhancement alleging she personally used a weapon, prosecutors said.
Director of Public Affairs Kimberly Edds described the alleged violence as deeply disturbing, noting the case involves a dating relationship where one would typically expect some level of care or emotional connection…