People v. Navarro CA3

Filed 11/10/25 P. v. Navarro CA3

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Sutter) ----

THE PEOPLE, C101122

Plaintiff and Respondent, (Super. Ct. No. CRF99- 0001946) v.

FRANCISCO ARELLANO NAVARRO,

Defendant and Appellant.

In 1999, defendant Francisco Arellano Navarro killed his estranged wife, Blanca, and then fled to Mexico with their two children, where he evaded authorities for over 20 years. In 2022, he was extradited to the United States and faced charges of first degree murder. A jury convicted him as charged and also found the murder was premeditated and deliberate. On appeal, Navarro admits he killed Blanca but argues there is insufficient evidence of premeditation and…