California woman charged with murder for driving into man she accused of trying to run over cat: authorities
Orange County authorities said Victor Anthony Luis, a father of five daughters, was intentionally run over after Hannah Star Esser accused him of trying to hit a cat with his car
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A 20-year-old Southern California woman was charged with murder this week after she ran over a man she accused of attempting to drive over a cat, Orange County authorities said Wednesday.
Hannah Star Esser got out of her car in the Cypress neighborhood of Orange County Sunday evening to accuse Luis Anthony Victor of aiming for a cat with his car in the cul-de-sac on Graham Street. Cypress is west of Anaheim.
Following the heated argument, during which Victor also got out of his car, Esser allegedly got back in hers, made a three-point turn and accelerated into him, launching him onto the hood of her car.
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He flipped several times before landing in the street, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s office.
Esser faces one felony count of murder. She is being held on $1 million bail.
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According to his family, Luis was a father to five daughters and was expecting his first grandchild this fall.
In a statement to FOX 11, Luis' family said "We are devastated by the loss of Victor, a beloved father of five daughters, a treasured son, brother, friend and cousin. This senseless act of violence has robbed the world of a bright light who will never be forgotten."
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"This action showed a complete disregard for human life," Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in a statement. "The Orange County District Attorney’s Office will ensure that this random act of violence targeting a stranger will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Esser faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted.
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She will be arraigned on Oct. 13.
It is unclear what happened to the cat that sparked the violence.