i'm proud. >> to announce the arrest of dante jackson for the murder of sophia mason. jackson is accused of the brutal murder of 8 year-old sophia mason, sophia's mother, samantha johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women to burke, a thomson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedl helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and it l

to announce the arrest of dante jackson 33 year old dante jackson, now off the streets after police arrested him in newark police targeted him for six months after they say they found the body of an eight year old girl inside the bathroom of his house after 20 search warrants, hours of surveillance video and studying gotta, they got him those accused of her murder. must pay. state attorney general rob bonta stood alongside members of the merced police department. they say jackson hid from police in the bay area in merced and even in southern california. as much as i'm grateful that dante jackson is now behind bars. like so many of us up here. i'm also angry. angry over details of how young sophia mason was treated and how she died. investigators say mason had been dead for more than a month before her body was found. there was evidence she suffered abuse and was forced to live in a shed in the backyard of the house medical examiner ruled the young girl was also malnourished. in my 20 years of law enforcement. this case is the most disturbing and horrific i've seen. to know what that poor lit

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women to burke, a thomson of san jose, larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and it left that he'd ever seen. >> to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who

samantha johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women dobroka thompson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. shelter and transportation. lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse and it left that he'd ever seen to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who just wanted to

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women dobroka thompson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and it left that he'd ever seen. >> to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who just

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women to burke, a thomson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had may have noticed was in that press conference as well. and he took a moment to react to some of the details of mason's murder and the abuse. he said that she suffered leading to her death. he says relection never been done that way. like so many of us up here. also angry. deming that we're here because we should be here because little sophia should still be alive today. she should be playing. she should

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women dobroka thompson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and left that he'd ever seen. >> to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who just wa

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women dobroka thompson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and left that he'd ever seen to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who just wanted

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women to burke, a thomson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and neglect that he'd ever seen. >> to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who j

johnson was already in police custody, charged with her murder. >> and then the detectives name dante jackson also as a suspect and sophia's murder. and that's when the manhunt began. police said that although johnson was arrested early. >> jackson was able to elude police for nearly 7 months, detectives acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to a system to lose his capture. detectives say these women to burke, a thomson of san jose larkins are said and myra gonzalez of newark all allegedly helped jackson hide from police. we had the help of several female acquaintances. during the investigation. they learned that several these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. >> shelter and transportation lieutenant joe perez who led the investigation said it was one of the worst cases of child abuse. >> and neglect that he'd ever seen. >> to know what that poor the went through by the hands of peer. you'll breaks my heart and will never understand how something like this could happen to a beautiful child who j

dante jackson was arrested saturday afternoon. mason's relative melissa harris says the family has been waiting for this moment. there's no amount of restitution or or just to celebrate her back. but this is a step in the right direction. perez says right now there are still more questions than answers. she hopes the family will get some of those answers. now that jackson is in custody. we've received, you know, her remains back. but that being said, because of the level of compositions. so we have been left in >> for an undisclosed amount of all that we we received 200 arrests were just some very, very few bone fragments. investigators say sophia's body showed signs of abuse and malnourishment. >> sophia's mother, samantha johnson is currently in prison after she was formally charged with sophie is murder. >> she pled not guilty to the charge. johnson and harris are cousins. i do talk to every couple of in prison. >> and she says she doesn't even know what happened in those final moments that and sophia were locked in a bathroom.

of even what sophia did that dante jackson controlled everything. wow. the arrest are one component of the case. there is also another. the family is in the process of filing a lawsuit accusing the department of children and family services in alameda county of mishandling sophia's case, allowing her to be taken from extended family and placed into the care of her mother. greg liggins, ktvu fox two news. a minor earthquake rattled the bay area just a short time ago. that quake measured 2.9 and hit at about 10 30, the u. s geological survey reports. the epicenter was about two miles north of piedmont, and about six miles deep. we did feel a slight jolt here in our oakland studios lasted just a couple of seconds. people also say they felt that the minor quake in san francisco, berkeley and emeryville, there are no reports of any damage. video coming to us tonight from the eldorado county sheriff's office shows how one deputy drove through burning sections of the sierra today to rescue an elderly couple from the mosquito fire. that deputy made it to the cou

well as those accused of taking her life in helping the alleged killer enforcement said suspect dante jacksons acted on evidence quickly to track jackson's location. but he had the help of several people to assist them to elude his capture. police say three women helped jackson evade police all arrested for accessory to murder after the fact they are delbert thompson of san jose corona larkins of merced and myra gonzalez of newark. during the investigation, they learned that several of these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture but providing him with money. shelter and transportation. melissa harris is a cousin to sofia mason and her mother, samantha johnson. harris says more information will likely be revealed about why women specifically were helping jackson. that to me is really significant. and of course, we don't know the full extent or the manner of their involvement in how they funded his life while he was on the run. um, but we do have our suspicions, and i know that will all come out samantha johnson, already in custody in connection with her daughter's murder is cognitiv

of even what sophia did that dante jackson controlled everything. wow. the arrest are one component of the case. there is also another. the family is in the process of filing a lawsuit accusing the department of children and family services in alameda county of mishandling sophia's case, allowing her to be taken from extended family and placed into the care of her mother. greg liggins, ktvu fox two news. new video coming to us tonight from the el dorado county sheriff's office shows how a deputy rushed through burning sections of the sierra today to rescue an elderly couple from the mosquito fire. the deputy made it to the couple in time to get everyone, including their pets to safety. firefighters are making progress slowing the spread of that fire, but they have a lot of work ahead of them. also, the plastic county sheriff's office released new video of some of the flames here more than 46,000 acres of burning all since tuesday. tonight. containment is up from 0 to 10% and while officials have not confirmed if any homes have actually been destroyed, re

but her family says she is cognitively impaired and questions those who label her as dante jackson's girlfriend. for her to say, you know, that was her boyfriend again. this is coming from samantha and her, you know, meditation. her mental capacity is that of somebody who's like eight or 9 10 years old. so for her to say that it does sound like something she would say that that's her boyfriend. but does she really comprehend what that means? jackson is going to be transported back, timber said to face murder charges. three other people from the bay area were also arrested along with jackson . they're suspected of helping him evade arrest by giving him money, shelter and transportation while he was on the run, and now we go to the sierra foothills in the fierce battle to increase containment on that massive mosquito fire. dry vegetation continues to push the fire, mainly to the north and the east. today fire is now at more than 46,000 acres with 10% containment more than 11,000 . people remain evacuated in both plaster and el dorado county's giovanni luigi is in force until they're in

investigators say dante jackson , who was accused of killing eight year old sofia mason had a lot ofp staying on the run for months, but police say three women helped jackson evade police. all three have been arrested for accessory to murder after the fact. they are d burka johnson from san jose arana, larkin's from merced and maira gonzalez of new work. during the investigation, they learned that several of these females had assisted jackson and eluding capture by providing him with money. shelter and transportation. sofia mason was found dead in a merced home about six months ago. samantha johnson, the girl's mother, has been in custody for her suspected role, and her daughter is killing her family says she is cognitively impaired. police describe her as dante jackson's girlfriend, but her family questions that designation after a nearly $50 million judgment against him. conspiracy theorist alex jones is set to go on trial , a second time for calling the sandy hook school shooting a hoax. a jury in connecticut will begin hearing evidence tomorrow. and how much jones should pay the

her family says she is cognitively impaired, and they question those who label her as dante jackson's girlfriend. for her to say, you know, that was her boyfriend again. this is coming from samantha and her, you know , mente shin. her mental capacity is that of somebody who's like eight or 9 10 years old. so for her to say that it does sound like something she would say that that's her boyfriend. but does she really comprehend what that means? three other women were also arrested, along with jackson on charges they helped him evade arrest. investigators allege they gave him money, shelter and transportation when he was on the run. in about an hour from now the man accused in the brutal killing of a mother in saint saint carlos last week is doing court investigators say 27 year old karina castro was killed outside of her home near laurel street. last thursday. works boyfriend jose solano vendetta was arrested the to have a one year old child together, and it is expected to be in a redwood city courtroom. for his arrangement. jane doe rape victim will follow lawsuit today against the ci

police described her as dante jackson's girlfriend, but her family questions that designation accusedkilling his estranged girlfriend with the sword in the middle of the street in san carlos. was in the courtroom today, as ktvu brooks jarocz reports. the defendant's mental state brought the murder case to a standstill. for the first time since a gruesome crime. jose solano landed a feast, a judge and the family of his estranged girlfriend, karina castro, saying nothing, his eyes barely moved accused of murdering castro with a sword. the san mateo county district attorney stopping short of calling it a beheading. heading is subjective phrase i would rather use the phrase is yes, the death was caused by the blow from this sword to her neck area. multiple times. prosecutors say it happened outside castro's apartment last thursday on a neighborhood street in san carlos landed, his attorney argued his client isn't competent to stand trial and requested a mental health evaluation. the judge granted it found not competent to stand trial. well then that causes a of course the criminal proceed

dante jackson was arrested saturday afternoon. mason's relative melissa harris says the family has been waiting for this moment. there's no amount of restitution or or just to celebrate her back. but this is a step in the right direction. perez says right now there are still more questions than answers. she hopes the family will get some of those answers. now that jackson is in custody. we've received, you know, her remains back. but that being said, because of the level of compositions. so we have been left in >> for an undisclosed amount of all that we we received 200 arrests were just some very, very few bone fragments. investigators say sophia's body showed signs of abuse and malnourishment. >> sophia's mother, samantha johnson is currently in prison after she was formally charged with sophia's murder. >> she pled not guilty to the charge. johnson and harris are cousins. i do talk to every couple of in prison. >> and she says she doesn't even know what happened in those final moments that and sophia were locked in a bathroom.

. > >> new arrest in the murder of d of 8-year-old sophia hayward, looking at dante jackson take into custody saturday, six months after the body was found at his home. three women also behind bars, accused of helpingm elude capture. mason's mother hs been in custody since the body was found. jackson is due in court tomorrow. > >> two men are in custody, accused of stealing thousands of of dollars of went to his from to beauty in petaluma and santa. santa rosa. police say they leds on a high-speed chase before thy were captured. is the second tie in under a month e ores have have been poli still searching for other suspect's. > >> now to the fire watch, cruise cruise making slow progress. you you can see it raging on the scn in front of you. mosquito fire is what they are calling it. burning in el dorado and plastes covering an area near the size of fremont and just 10% contained. that is more than 11,000 people in the past, they have been forced to flee their homes . >> distraught, scared, frighten, we don't know if we even have a home . >> i am scared to death i will e everything .

dante jackson was arrested in newark yesterday after being on the run. >> for nearly 6 months, jackson charged with murder and child abuse in the death of 8 year-old sophia mason. back in march. her body was found in jackson's home in merced, said sophia's mother, samantha johnson was his girlfriend at the time of sophia's murder. she is also currently facing charges of child abuse and homicide. during a press conference today, authorities revealed several women provided jackson with money, shelter and transportation. >> while he was on the run, 3 women have been arrested now for accessory to murder after the fact. >> authorities also revealing sophia experienced long-term physical abuse from her mother and jackson. and she had been forced to live in a shed in the backyard and a closet inside jackson's home. detectives say her body was malnourished. like so many of us up here. also angry. deming that we're here because we should be here because little sophia should still be alive today. she should be playing. she should be learning. she should be growing up. she should be pursuing and

not only did police arrest dante jackson but they accused three women accused of helping him evade police over the last six months. ian cole has the latest details as sophia's family is taking legal action. >> reporter: a day in court after a six-month manhunt. he faced a judge for the first time charged with child abuse and murder of the 8-year-old from hayward. her mother is also charged in the case. her aunt was worried he would never be caught. >> i'm so relieved, thanking god. it really let me, it help me to have confidence in the team that worked so hard to catch him. >> sophia lived with her grandma much of her life until her mom came back into the picture in march of 2021. in march of 2022, they said samantha told them she gave sophia away. the little girl was reported missing on march 8th. police tracked down the mom and arrested her at a new york hotel shelf pointed them to her boyfriend and it is at that home where sophia was found dead in a bathroom. jackson was arrested over the weekend. sunday, investigators revealed she was malnourished and had been dead for more than a mon

we learned yesterday that suspect dante jackson had been arrested in newark after avoiding capture for six months. today police said three women were also arrested for helping jackson. they're from san jose newark and merced. jackson was able to loot his capture over the last six months because he had the help of several female acquaintances providing him with money. shelter and transportation please say sophia was subject to long-term physical abuse by her mother and jackson her body was found in march in their home in merced. the mother samantha johnson was arrested at that time. two chp officers were hurt with one suffering major injuries after they were hit by an suv in the north bay. the officers stopped a car on the shoulder of interstate 80 near american canyon road at about 2 am chp says an suv then hit the patrol car and the off. words one officer suffered major injuries and was flown to a hospital the second suffered minor injuries and has been released. the suv driver was arrested on dui charges. a much more to come including an upcoming improvement project that could cause

investigators say that dante jackson was arrested in newark on saturday he suspected of killing sofia mason , whose body was discovered in merced back in march. the girl's mother, samantha johnson, is already in custody in connection to the murder. her family says she is cognitively impaired, and they question those who call her dante jackson's girlfriend. for her to say, you know, that was her boyfriend again. this is coming from samantha and her, you know, meditation. her mental capacity is that of somebody who's like eight or 9 10 years old. so for her to say that it does sound like something she would say that that's her boyfriend. but does she really comprehend what that means? three other women were also arrested, along with jackson on charges that they helped him evade arrest. investigators allege they gave him money, shelter and transportation while he was on the run. let's give you a live look now at a service of thanksgiving, just outside the cathedral, edinburgh, scotland, where a tribute to the late queen elizabeth is underway . she will lie and rest at the cathedral. unti

dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse. the death of sophia mason police say mason was found dead in a home in merced. and in march, her mother, samantha johnson, was arrested and charged with murder shortly after find sophia police say the name johnson as a suspect immediately after and then he went on to run on the run nearly 7 months. well, he was arrested yesterday or saturday, rather, along with 3 other women who are accused of helping jackson hide from police. >> in classes like shattering on the bathroom for the kitchen floor. she's screaming in the bathroom. the sub's falling on her. >> well, you're looking at the aftermath of a 4.4 earthquake that shook santa rosa last it stuck around 6.39. and an aftershock of 3.9 in less than minute later, the fire department says it responded to multiple reports of gas odors gas leaks, fire alarms and stuck elevators. well, the quake happened on the rogers creek fault. it's the epicenter. it was just east of santa rosa. not far from highway 101. experts say the epicenter of the

. >> dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jacksons, were sent home back in march. he was arrested in newark on the 10th along with 3 woman. will allegedly helped him hide from police 6 months for at least 6 months. jackson was supposed to be rain last week but was pushed back twice because he appeared in court without an attorney. well, a hearing for the man accused of molesting cain velasquez his 4 year-old relative has been delayed until november. harry made a brief virtual appearance in a santa clara county court yesterday or a judge reset the preliminary hearing date for november 14th or to remains out of custody on bail. however, velasquez is still being held behind bars with no bail. the nba star is charged with attempting to kill goularte a in a drive-by shooting. a lot of police are looking for this man on your screen. they say he's one of 3 people wanted in connection to a burglary that happened sunday morning on lowell avenue. a neighbor reported hearing an alarm around 02:30am, looked outside

dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jacksons were sent home back in march and he was supposed to be arraigned last week. but the case was delayed because he did not have a lawyer. mason's mother, samantha johnson is the co defendant in the case. she pled not guilty last week. well, coming up on the kron morning news, a new tool could be coming to new cars to keep you. >> safe on the road. we're going to tell you what that is. and the federal reserve and act in a high interest rate in an attempt to address know about that coming up. we'll be right back after the break. >> well, a new tool could be getting added to all new cars in the u.s. federal safety officials are recommending in car breathalyzer. ys. the goal is to prevent dui crashes from happening. well, for justine waltman explains how it's going to work. it is just a recommendation, but a system that would shut down a car if the driver is drunk could be a reality. in this case, the car is the last line of defense. >> and this is what we are

dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jackson's home. anmer said back in march he was supposed to be arraigned last week. but the case wasn't delayed because he did not have a lawyer. mason's mother, samantha johnson is the co defendant in this case. she pleaded not guilty last week. >> a firefighter is being treated at a hospital for minor injuries after a fire broke out in a suspected marijuana grow house in san leandro. the fire took place around 9 o'clock last night in the area of 100 39th avenue in washington avenue took about 50 firefighters several hours to put it under control. crews stayed out on the scene all night to make sure there weren't any hot spots. officials say there are still investigating if the building was in fact, a marijuana grow operation. there's no information on the cause of the fire at this time. >> in the north bay, neighbors of santa rosa have noticed a strange side effects from last week's magnitude. 4.4 earthquake people living along the mark west creek saw a dramati

dante jackson is charged. >> with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in are sent home back in march. he was supposed to be formally charged last week, but the case was delayed because he did not have a lawyer. mason's mother, samantha johnson is the co defendant in this case. she pleaded not guilty last week. time is running out for governor newsom to make a decision on a bill farm workers say would give them more union right? >> it comes as the governor has stated that he has concerns with the legislation as correspondent wallace now a celebrity in favor of the bill is getting involved, hoping his voice make a difference. >> today marks the 24th consecutive day. the united farm workers have had this vigil set up in front of the capitol and all these days later, rain or shine. their message to the governor remains the same. signed the brazen law. >> what union men and women that about it >> the united farm workers, labor union getting some star power today from activist and guitarist singer songwriter tom morello of the rock band rag

. >> reporter: dante jackson is under april rest facing child abuse and murder charges. at a news conference investigators shared details of a gruesome scene when they found her at a home in merced in march. she had been dead for months. >> the coroner determined the death was a homicide and noted that sophia's body was malnourished. in my 20 years of law enforcement this case is the most disturbing and horrific i've seen. >> she was so decomposed at the time that they found her even after the coroner did their exams and forensics pathology all that we received back were some bones. >> reporter: sophia's cousin, melissa harris, says jackson's arrest gives the family some closure, but they still want answers about how 8-year-old sophia died, information they believe only jackson can provide. why the child was allowed to remain with her mother. she and her boyfriend, jackson, are both facing murder charges. johnson was charged in march and remains in custody. the family of sophia mason has started legal proceedings against the county of alameda because they say county case

we've learned yesterday that suspect dante jackson had been arrested in newark after avoiding capture for six months. today police said three women were also arrested for helping jackson. they're from san jose newark and merced. jackson was able to loot his capture over the last six months because he had the help of several female acquaintances providing him with money. shelter and transportation police say sophia was subject to long-term physical abuse by her mother and jackson her body was found in march in their home in merced the mother samantha johnson was arrested at that time. coming up in an upcoming improvement project could cause water woes for one bay area city plus a moment. fire crews have been waiting for a progress report in the fight against the largest wildfire burning right now in, california. i'm spencer christian looking at a week that will bring us an almost fall like cool down. i'll have the accurate forecast for abc 7 news at 6 continues. have you seen my new phone yet? it like, folds in half. i would never switch to samsung, i love my phone. what??? ♪♪ (...it f

. >> mesa's body was found in march in the merced home of hers her mother's boyfriend, dante jackson. three other women accused of helping m hide out for the past six months. jackson is said to be arraigned tomorrow on charges oe murder and will further harm and harm and injury to a child. >> there was evidence showing that she was a victim of continuous abuse. sophia was forced to live in a shed in the backyard, as was a closet inside inside the residence. >> sophia's mother samantha is also in jail. san francisco police evidence after the federal lawsuit for allegedly violating a civil rights. back in 2016, she provided investigators a sample after her her alleged attack. they use that same sample to identify art identify arrest and charge her in an unrelated property crime.n attorney said today she has now been victimized twice. >> what message does that send to sexual assault survivors? what message does that send to our community, to where you aren a vulnerable state and you are calling upon the police for hel, they may show up, not to provide provide you protection, but instead

dante jackson is now under arrest, facing child abuse and murder charges.t a news conference investigators shared details of a gruesome scene when they found her at a home in merced in march. she had been dead for months. >> the coroner determined that the death was a homicide. he noted that sophie's body was malnourished. in my 20 years in law enforcement this case is the most disturbing and horrific i have seen. >> she was so decomposed at the time they found her that even after the coroner did their exam in forensic pathology all that we received back or some bones. >> reporter: sophia's cousin says jackson's arrest gives the family some closure. but they still want answers of how eight-year-old sophia died. information they believe only jackson can provide. now they are demanding answers from alameda county channeling and family services about why the child was allowed to remain with her mother thomas samantha johnson. she and her boyfriend, jackson, or both facing murder charges. johnson was charged in march and remains in custody. >> reporter: they sa

dante jackson charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jackson's murr, said home back in march. he was arrested in newark on saturday, along with 3 women who allegedly helped to hide him from police over the last 6 months. jackson did not enter a plea today. he is due back in court next week. samantha johnson seen here, sophia mason's mother. he's also facing murder charges and has pleaded not guilty. meantime, sophia's other family members are suing alameda county child protection services. they say the agency did not protect her despite their many calls for help. well, take a look at this video into our newsroom. alina role blais says she was doing her friend's hair when the earthquake hit yesterday about 6.40, in santa rosa. >> you can see both of them get up and run out of the building when the shaking started, she just happened to be recording for a video assignment, both her and her friend who were clearly a little startled. but otherwise, ok? santa rosa experience at 4.4 magnitude earthquake at 6.39, last nigh

. >> dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jacksons were sent home back in march. well, he was arrested in newark on saturday, along with 3 women who allegedly helped him hide from police for the last 6 months. jackson did not enter a plea, but he is due back in court next week. samantha johnson, that is sophia mason's mother. it's also facing murder charges and he's pleaded not guilty. meantime, sophia's other family members are suing alameda county child protective services. they say the agency did not protect her despite their many calls for help. well, santa clara county health officials are cautioning residents not to let their guards down when it comes to covid-19 because while covid case rates and tester down and more than 87% of the county's population has been vaccinated. public health director doctor sara cody says all layers of protection remain important. according to cody deaths in the county are down 90% from their peak. but 10 to 15 deaths a week is still significant. last week, santa clara

dante jackson was arrested in newark on saturday. he's suspected in the murder of sofia mason. her body was found in merced in march. the girl's mother, samantha johnson, is already in custody in connection to the girls, killing her family says she is cognitively impaired, and they questioned those who call her jackson's girlfriend. for her to say, you know, that was her boyfriend again. this is coming from samantha and her, you know, mente shin. her mental capacity is that of somebody who's like eight or 9 10 years old. so for her to say that it does sound like something she would say that that's her boyfriend. but does she really comprehend what that means? three other women were also arrested, along with jackson on charges that they helped him evade arrest. investigators allege they gave him money, shelter and transportation while he was on the run. the part stationed in san bruno is back open this morning after a man was found dead on the platform over the weekend. the station was closed for several hours yesterday as police investigated what happened, investigators say. so

arrest of the man suspected of killing an eight year old hayward girl, police say 34 year old dante jackson was taken into custody. yesterday in the east bay city of newark. after six months on the run, he is now facing murder and child abuse charges for the death of his girlfriend's daughter, sophia mason. back in april. police say her body was found in about in jackson's merced county home. jackson's girlfriend and sofia's mother, 30 year old samantha johnson, was arrested. earlier in that case, the family and friends gathered to honor the life of kylie rodney. i feel her everywhere, but she's not just with me. she's with all of us. and so for her to be here with all of us. yeah, she's showing up. music and memories filled the truckee regional park amphitheater yesterday for kylie celebration of life. the 16 year old disappeared after a party at a popular campground last month . weeks later, a volunteer dive group found her body inside of her car submerged in prosser lake. kali's mother says she is at peace, but says the celebration of life is not closure. there's no finish line. there's

yesterday police arrested and charged dante jackson with murder and child abuse. ed after being on the run for six months. moments ago, the general said that jackson avoided capture with the help of three female acquaintances. one from san jose, one from merced, and mona from newark. they provided him with money, transportation, and shelter. they are now in custody for accessory to murder after the fact. sophia mason was found dead in the home that he shared with her mother. that mother was arrested for murder days after her body was found in march. new developments across the pond this morning as the world has announced the state and over queen elizabeth the second is set for september 19. abc news reports from london. >> this morning the queen's often beginning its journey down to london after lying at the council where she passed on thursday. her staff are to pay her respects. the coffin is traveling by road. this is as we learn more about plans for her state funeral. royal family announced it will be held at westminster abbey. it is declared a national holiday

officers arrested. 33 year-old dante jackson in newark saturday on charges of murder and child abuse.d of killing sophia mason whose body was found in march. the child was reported missing from hayward earlier this year. sophia's body was found inside of a home in merced said on march, 11th where jackson lived. the suspect had been on the run since then, investigators say jackson may have physically and sexually abused the child before she died. >> tracking a few little aloft. sprinkles going on. we don't know how much they're actually going to reach the ground. but the bigger issue is the cloud cover coming with the ride. that's going to keep some of those inland temperatures down a little bit. we'll take a look at the 4 zone forecast for you coming 4 zone forecast for you coming up in just a meet leon the third... leon the second... and leon... the first of them all. three generations, who all bank differently with chase. leon's saving up for his first set of wheels... nice try. really? this leon's paying for his paint job on the spot... and this leon, as a chase private client, he'

three acquaintances of dante jackson facing charges of accessory to murder after the fact. they are from san jose. it-year-old sophia mason's body was found in march. jackson was taken into custody on saturday in newark. >> he was able to live capture over the last six months, he had several female acquittances providing you with money, shelter and transportation. reporter: they subjected mason to long-term physical abuse and killed her. he's been in custody since her body was found and now faces charges of felony child abuse and first-degree murder. she pleaded not guilty and we are working on getting more information on the court dates for those arrested this weekend. reggie: the family of a missing oakley woman has doubled the reward for information leading to the recovery of her remain. it is now $100,000. over the weekend, her car was given to her family. they say are -- they are glad to have this piece of her back home. her former boyfriend were shot and killed by police in june officers try to arrest him for murder. kumasi: in the north bay, repair work is it to begi

dante jackson was the main suspt that police had been looking for for until this weekend. investis say the three women arrested with jackson are suspected of helping him elude authorities arraigned tomorrow on second degree murder and willful harm and injury to a child. police believe he killed sophia, who died at least one month before her body was found in a bathtuby say she suffered under horrific conditions. >> there was evidence showing sa was the victim of continuous physical abuse. she was forced to live if a shed in the backyard, as well as a closet inside the residence. -e sophia's mother, who was dating jackson, is also in jail. she, , faces second degree murder and other charged. the three women arrested saturday in newark and san jose each face accessory to murder. they are accused of giving jackson shelter or transn while in hiding. > >> the uk's goodbye to queen elh ii is now officially underway. g charles iii addressed parliament addressed parliament for the very first time ever in a regal ceremony at the 1000-year-old westminister hall. he has now made his

dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. body was found in are sent home back in march. he was arrested in newark on saturday, along with 3 women who allegedly helped him hide from police for the last 6 months. jackson did not enter a plea. today is due back in court next week. samantha johnson, sophia mason's mother. he's also facing murder charges and has pleaded not guilty. meantime, sophia's other family members are suing alameda county child protective services saying the agency did not protect your despite their many calls for help. >> the trial of alameda county sheriff's deputy devin williams has been delayed until october. the 19th deputy is charged with shooting and killing a married couple in their home in dublin one week ago, williams was arrested was a son, i'm assigned a lawyer today. he has not yet entered a plea. a big story we are following tonight. 115,000 railway workers could go on strike this friday and that would not only affect train passengers in the bay area, but also cause countrywide, food and supp

the alleged killer of 8 year-old sophia mason has been arrested. 33 year-old dante jackson. >> had an outstanding murder and felony child abuse warrant for his arrest in connection to sophia's death. the arrest and the child was reported missing from hayward earlier this year. sophia's body was then found inside of a home anmer said on march, 11th, that's where jackson lived. jackson has been on the run since then. details have also emerged. he may have physically and sexually abused the child prior to her death, the co defendant and sophia's homicide is her mother, samantha johnson. she was arrested on murder and felony child abuse charges. soon after sophia's body was found. to allay. now where a 23 year-old man is dead after a shooting. it happened on sonoma boulevard near nebraska street around 6.30, friday night. police found the victim with at least one gunshot wound. he later died at the scene. no word on a motive or a suspect at this time. but this does mark the city's 16th homicide. >> and the east bay, the union city chief of police is addressing the recent uptick of gun vio

dante jackson was arrested in newark over the weekend and is facing a murder charge. police say he has been on the run for several months. sophia's mother, samantha johnson is also being charged with murdering her daughter. she was living with jackson at the time in a news conference over the weekend, authorities revealed that 3 other women help jackson hide from police. they are also now facing charges of accessory after the fact. but for some and a harry is looking to into this story. she talked to sophia's family and to their lawyer. we will have more on what is inside that petition and the family with action tonight on kron. 4 news tonight at 9. >> now to our 4 zone forecast with a live look at a dark san francisco tonight. >> and our chief meteorologist lawrence karnow is standing by to tell us what's ahead for tuesday night and tuesday day and tuesday. yeah, guys, we've got changes in the works. she felt it already much cooler weather around the bay area and that nice to see in the clouds they're moving in right now. we've got more clouds on the way tonight goin

from merced was arrested today in newark in connection to the death of an eight-year-old girl dante jackson had been on the run for six months and is facing charges of murder and child abuse. eight-year-old sophia. mason was found dead in the home. he shared with sophia's mother. she was arrested for murder days after sophia's body was found in march jackson's bail is expected to be set at 1 million dollars and he'll be booked at the merced county jail. well, it has been almost eight months since 24 year old alexis gabe of oakley was killed her body has not been found, but her family has recently been able to pick up her car from police. they tell abc 7 news reporter answer hasan. it feels like they have brought a part of alexis home. this is the moment that gabe family was able to pick up their daughter alexis's car which had been in police custody following her murder. alexis's mother rowena drove the car home it hurts because instead of her that we bringing home. it's just a car. so we just hoping that's it for the fbi took the car as part of the murder investigation. the family was told

dante jackson. he's charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. sophia's body was found in jacksons were sent home in march. he was arrested in newark along with 3 women who are accused of helping him hide from the police for 6 months, jackson was supposed to rain last week, but it was pushed back twice because he appeared in court without an attorney. >> well, in the east bay, one man is dead. another hurt after being shot in front of city hall in oakland tuesday. the incident, the 4th homicide that police had to investigate within a 24 hour period. socal police say the 2 men were found suffering from gunshot wounds, both in their 20's. one of the victims is from oakland. that person we're told, died at the scene. the other was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery city councilmember noel gallo. gallo was in a virtual council meeting at the time of the shooting, but he says he had staff members and other city employees inside city hall at the time. he says more needs to be done to stop gun violence and he's hoping the police will be able to

dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. police say mason was found dead in jacksons were sent home in march. he was arrested in newark on saturday along with 3 other women who allegedly helped him hide from police for the last 6 months. jackson did not enter a plea today. he's supposed to be back in court next week. samantha johnson, who is sophia mason's mother, is also facing murder charges and has not entered excuse me and has. pled not guilty. boy, how high school students went back to class today even after a staff member was shot on campus while trying to break up a fight. police are saying several students were fighting several unknown people in front of the school on tuesday afternoon when the staff member them want to go break up the fight. they say some of the men ran towards the car. one of them grabbed a gun and then shot at the staff members and students. officers say that that staff member was hit by at least one bullet. he is expect to recover. we're working to get more information on this. you'll have more w

dante jackson charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jackson's home. anmer said back in march he was arrested in newark this past saturday, along with 3 women who allegedly helped him to hide from police for the last 6 months. jackson did not enter a plea today. he's due back in court next week. samantha johnson, meantime, sophia mason's mother, he's also facing murder charges and has pleaded not guilty. meantime, sophia's other family members are suing alameda county child protective services. they say the agency did not protect her despite their many calls for help. in the east bay, oakland city officials are tentatively rejecting the continued use of license plate readers. that's because the police department is unable to produce the data that the privacy advisory commission was and the commission says there are other concerns as the police were only supposed to keep the data from the readers for 6 months, but they allegedly kept it for 2 years. the police department says it recovered about 20 stolen cars in the

dante jackson is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse for the death of sophia mason. her body was found in jacksons s re sent home in march. he was supposed to be arraigned last week, but the case was delayed because he did not have a lawyer. mason's mother, samantha johnson is the co-defendant in this case, she pled not guilty last week. for your money. this afternoon, wall street closed sharply lower after the federal reserve stepped up its fight against inflation. the fed said a big interest rate increase in civil war are on the way the fed raised interest rates by 0.7, 5%. this is on the 3rd time this year. they've done this. interest rates are now the highest they've been in 14 years and up from 0 at the start of the year. the s and p lost 500 about 1.7% today and the dow jones industrial average also took a hit. new york's attorney general is suing former president donald trump, his family and company over allegations of business fraud. the lawsuit by ag letitia james alleges that the former president was involved an expanse of fraud lasting over a decade. the t

dante jackson was arrested in new york over the weekend. he made a virtual court appearance in merced said today, but his arraignment was rescheduled to wednesday because he did not have an attorney. >> 3 women were also arrested, accused of helping jackson hide from police. other news. now we're following developing news in southern california. allen known as the rapper pnb rock a successful rapper has been killed. he was shot multiple tim s today. it happened. it roscoe's house of chicken and waffles in south l a police say this afternoon. the rapper was they're eating at a table. one, the robber approached an try to take things it's unclear what was said between the 2 were what exactly transpired. but the suspect ended up firing several rounds and then took some items from him. a witness says they wanted his jewelry. alan originally from philadelphia was just 30 years old and the restaurant released a statement saying they're deeply saddened by his death and that the passing represents an enormous loss to each and every one of us. >> ton