Two Women Arrested in Livermore Ravine Homicide

Published October 30, 2026. Two women from San Jose were arrested on October 27 as detectives investigated a killing that came to light when remains were discovered in a Livermore ravine on August 25. Police said the victim had been stabbed several times and was last seen on August 22.

Investigators determined that the killing took place at a home on North Seventh Street in San Jose. The victim’s identity has not been released. Police said the residence had no known connection to the victim.

Authorities identified a vehicle that traveled from the San Jose residence to the vicinity of Tesla Road and Eagle Run Road, where the remains were discovered. The investigation led police to identify two suspects.

Alexia Nieves Solache, 22, was arrested in Los Angeles and returned to San Jose. Veronica Rangel, 55, was arrested in San Jose. Both were lodged at the Santa Clara County Main Jail, facing murder suspicions.

Police have not released a possible motive or explained how investigators believe the remains got from San Jose to Livermore. The case concerns a person discovered in a ravine after a motorist reported seeing the remains.