SHERIFF SPECIAL BULLETIN: SUBJECT SOUGHT FOR QUESTIONING IN MURDER OF HIS MOTHER IN VALLEY CENTER

 UPDATE March 11:  Lucero is now in custody.

March 10, 2010 (Valley Center) - The San Diego Sheriff’s Department seeks David Leroy Lucero for questioning regarding the murder of his mother yesterday in Valley Center. Though not yet named as a suspect, a Sheriff department special bulletin states that he "may be armed and possibly violent."

Lucero, 25, is described as a native American with brown hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 11 inches, weighing 165 pounds.

The body of Margo Lucero, 53, was discovered around 1 p.m. yesterday by her husband in their home at 29312 Costalota Road in Valley Center. Family immediately called authorities, who confirm the body had multiple injuries consistent with a homicide. Her vehicle was subsequently found in Arizona.

If you know of David Lucero’s whereabouts, do not attempt to contact him, officials caution. Instead call 911.

You my also call Crimestoppers at (888)580-8477 to leave an anonymous tip and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.