Charges Filed Against Joseph DeAngelo for 1975 Murder

Today Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar and District Attorney Tim Ward announced the filing of murder charges against Joseph DeAngelo, age 72, for the September 11, 1975, murder of College of the Sequoias professor Claude Snelling.

DeAngelo is charged with one count of murder with the special allegation that a firearm was used. Numerous other crimes, including burglary and attempted murder of a peace officer allegedly committed by DeAngelo during the 1970’s in Tulare County, cannot be filed due to the statute of limitations.

DeAngelo was arrested on April 24, 2018, and remains in custody in Sacramento County.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos (559) 636-5494