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Santa Cruz Surfer's Girlfriend Arrested in Brutal Killing
Santa Cruz surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke's girlfriend arrested in his stabbing death in Costa Rica.
In brief
Santa Cruz surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke's girlfriend arrested in his stabbing death in Costa Rica. Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a Santa Cruz surfing legend, was found stabbed and asphyxiated in Costa Rica; his girlfriend and a 34-year-old man are suspected of the attack. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Kurt Van Dyke's Death
Nearly nine months after a legendary surfer who grew up in Santa Cruz was found stabbed and asphyxiated beneath a bed in Costa Rica.
Arrests Made
Authorities arrested two people, including the victim’s girlfriend, suspected of involvement in his killing.
Victim Details
Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a longtime expat who owned a hotel in Costa Rica, was found dead at his home in Cahuita on Feb. 14 with multiple stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation.
Suspects Identified
Teletica’s report identified two suspects as a 31-year-old woman with the surname Arroyo and a 34-year-old man with the surname Gutiérrez.
Suspected Motive
Investigators believe the suspects planned the attack to obtain PINs for bank cards linked to Van Dyke's hotel.
Attack Details
Gutiérrez allegedly entered the home with two other men who have not been identified, and when they failed to obtain the information, the attackers allegedly beat and tortured Van Dyke.
The short version
Kurt Van Dyke, 66, a Santa Cruz surfing legend, was found stabbed and asphyxiated in Costa Rica; his girlfriend and a 34-year-old man are suspected of the attack.
