MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER MOTHER DIES OF INJURIES

By Miriam Raftery

This story has been updated after the victim died.

January 21, 2024 (Jamul) – Sheriff’s deputies have charged Travis Bodle, 53, for the murder of his mother, 77-year-old Vickie Bodle.

The Fire Department called Sheriff’s deputies after responding to the 14400 block of Hillside Estates Drive in Jamul, where the victim showed signs of a physical assault.  She was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries in critical condition, and has since succumbed to her injuries, says Lieutenant Joseph Janjura with the Sheriff’s homicide unit.

Deputies detained Travis Bodle, the only other person at the scene. He has been charged with murder and is in custody at the San Diego Central Jail. Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the motive circumstances.

The Medical Examiner concluded that Vickie Bodle died of trauma to her head and neck.

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.