LOCATION: 100 block of South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach
DECEASED: Thomas Merriman, 64-year-old
SUSPECT: Jade Sasha Janks, 37-years-old

The following information is fragmentary and has not been completely verified. It is based, in part, on hearsay and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report. 

The Medical Examiner's Office conducted the autopsy today and has identified the victim as sixty-four-year-old Thomas Merriman. Merriman is a resident of Solana Beach. The victim's family has been notified of his death. The Medical Examiner's Office is continuing to investigate the cause and manner of Merriman's death.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Prepared by: Thomas Seiver, Lieutenant

Sheriff's Homicide Unit (858) 285- 6330