SANTA ANA, Calif. – A United States Marine is scheduled to be arraigned today for the shooting-murder of his estranged wife in Laguna Hills.

Circumstances of the Case

• Prior to the murder, 23-year-old Yahaira Boykins separated from her husband, defendant Jerel Boykins.
• On Sept. 14, 2017, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Jerel Boykins is accused of going to Yahaira Boykins' home in Laguna Hills and shooting the victim multiple times with his personal firearm at close range.
• The defendant is accused of fleeing the scene and driving to Camp Pendleton.
• At approximately 2:20 p.m., Marine personnel detained Jerel Boykins and called the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), who investigated this case and arrested the defendant.
• OCSD located the victim in her bedroom, and she was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.

Prosecutor: Deputy District Attorney Steve McGreevy, Homicide Unit.

Orange County District Attorney / Case # 17HF1251 / September 18, 2017