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San Francisco Landlord Allegedly Killed Tenant Before Renting Home
San Francisco landlord charged with murder of tenant now lists home for $6,300 monthly.
In brief
San Francisco landlord charged with murder of tenant now lists home for $6,300 monthly. San Francisco landlord Phillipe Chagniot, 68, allegedly shot and killed tenant Eric Bigone, 58, in May 2026 before listing the home for rent at $6,300 monthly. Originally reported by Dailymail.
San Francisco landlord
Eric Bigone, 58, was allegedly shot and killed outside his home by landlord Phillipe Chagniot.
Alleged murder
Chagniot shot Bigone with a silenced MAC-20 submachine gun in the back of the head.
Aftermath
Bigone died at the scene before Chagniot rode off on his bicycle.
Chagniot charged
Chagniot arrested on May 27, 2026, charged with murder and other crimes.
Rental listing
Home now listed for $6,300 monthly on Zillow in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood.
Motive
Chagniot allegedly wanted to sell the home after Bigone refused to pay rent in cash.
Harassment
Chagniot sent Bigone unlawful entry notices and threatened to evict him.
Rental history
Bigone rented home for $3,200 monthly in 2023, but Chagniot demanded cash payments.
Motive revealed
Chagniot and wife conspired to murder Bigone to sell the property.
Security measures
Chagniot spraypainted cameras to hide his actions before the murder.
Family reaction
Bigone's son Dino learned Chagniot was behind the murder after his father died.
Legal status
Chagniot remains in custody without bail after murder charges.
Rental dispute
Chagniot refused to accept rent payments after Bigone tried to hand over money.
Current status
Home still owned by Chagniot's family trust, listed for rent with no crime disclosure.
Public reaction
Prospective tenant felt unnerved by Chagniot being potential landlord after hearing about murder.
What happens next
Chagniot faces trial for murder and other charges while home remains listed for rent.
The takeaway
San Francisco landlord Phillipe Chagniot, 68, allegedly shot and killed tenant Eric Bigone, 58, in May 2026 before listing the home for rent at $6,300 monthly.
