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Morgan Hill man charged with murder after hospital confession
Morgan Hill man charged with murder after hospital confession.
In brief
Morgan Hill man charged with murder after hospital confession. Roy Anthony Lopez was charged with murder after confessing to killing his wife Jasmyne Garcia at their home while their children watched. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Morgan Hill man charged with murder
Roy Anthony Lopez, 37, was charged with murder in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Oct 7, 2026.
Lopez confessed to killing wife at home
Lopez drove to Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and told staff he killed his wife while their children watched.
Wife died after attack at home
Jasmyne Garcia, 34, died after Lopez fatally beat her in their home while their children watched.
Children placed in custody
The couple’s three children were placed in Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services custody.
Lopez charged with child endangerment
Lopez was charged with child endangerment after investigators found his 6-year-old son witnessed the attack.
The main idea
Roy Anthony Lopez was charged with murder after confessing to killing his wife Jasmyne Garcia at their home while their children watched.
