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Oxnard Police officers investigate the scene where a woman was found dead in the 2000 block of North H Street on Monday. Officers responded to a report of a fight.
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More from County NewsOxnard Police Department investigators are still trying to piece together details of the death of an Oxnard woman Monday.
Officers responded to a report of a fight at 11:40 a.m. Monday in the 2000 block of North H Street, said Sgt. Kevin Baysinger.
When officers arrived, they found emergency personnel attending to a woman with possible stab wounds lying in a driveway between two houses. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, Baysinger said.
Officials from the Ventura County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office identified the woman as Tina Fuller, 39, of Oxnard. An autopsy was to be performed this morning, said Deputy Medical Examiner Shasta Gainer.
Baysinger said police were interviewing possible witnesses at the police station.
As a result of the investigation, police arrested Gloria Taylor, 30, of Oxnard.
"Initial findings show it does not appear to be gang-related," said Sgt. Steve Moore of the Oxnard Police Department.
Steve Abraham of Oxnard was riding his motorcycle on the normally quiet street when he saw a woman signaling for help as fire trucks and emergency personnel pulled up to the scene.
"She was hysterical, jumping up and down ... and she had blood on her, too," said Abraham, who returned to the neighborhood a few hours after the incident. "She asked me if her friend was still moving. I was just trying to comfort her and got her to calm down. I looked and I didn't see her (Fuller) moving. She was on her side and there was just a lot of blood."
Abraham and other residents said Fuller's husband also arrived at the scene.
"He kept on saying, It's my fault, it's my fault. We shouldn't have come to Oxnard,' " Abraham, 43, said.
Police blocked off the area for more than eight hours as curious onlookers gathered near the corner of North H and Bluebell streets.
— Staff writer Adam Foxman contributed to this report.
Posted by opns on August 5, 2008 at 2:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sounds like maybe the husband had a very jealous mistress, and all too sorry now. Yulp, should of stayed where you came from.
It's my take anyway, could be wrong.
Condolences to any family.
Posted by wynonarose on August 5, 2008 at 7:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is really scary when a person can't stand in a driveway at mid-morning. Hope they have the right person in custody. Rest in peace Tina.
Posted by spooky4you on August 5, 2008 at 7:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My heart goes out to the family & friends of Tina. I'm sorry for your loss. Sad.
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on August 5, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wonder what happened? You may be right opns - what a sad story. Was she stabbed? Shot? RIP woman, yes, wynonarose - very sad that you cant even be outside mid morning....Prayers to the family.
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on August 5, 2008 at 7:48 a.m.
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Posted by Dr_Squires on August 5, 2008 at 7:57 a.m.
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Posted by opns on August 5, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ventu - I said "Sounds like maybe the husband had a very jealous mistress".
I'm not familiar with the area, as other posters may be, so just my take. Why does this husband think it's his fault? Just because he brought the family out here, I think not!
Posted by Latina_805 on August 5, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't get it? So they arrested the friend? Or how did they go about arresting the female suspect? Very tragic nonthelesss. My prayers to the victim and her family.
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on August 5, 2008 at 8:43 a.m.
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Posted by missing805 on August 5, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Remember someone posted a comment yesterday after everyone was blaming the husband, that asked us "what made us think it was a man?" thats crazy that he got it right. My prayers go to the family
Posted by Camdad101 on August 5, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"He kept on saying, It's my fault, it's my fault. We shouldn't have come to Oxnard,' "
Another harsh reality hits another O town victim.
Very sad. May she rest in peace.
Posted by Jacksprat on August 5, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These words which everyone is trying to make a case from came for a person who did not talk to the husband but this is what he though he over heard. It is always the case where the media will interview some one near the scene and get all kinds of stuff, some of it may be good information but some is not. So everyone make comments jumping to all kinds of conclusions. Let us wait until the police do their job.
I feel sorry for the family it is sad when anyone life is taken.
Posted by juniormafia_ny on August 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"we should have never come to Oxnard" that line is funny in itself... Condolences to the family...
Hi Hueneme_Girl! you do have my email address, you can send me a message =) <--- smiley face to you too...
Squires_Drive, what's the matter, you don't like the smileys?
Posted by pific on August 5, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How sad. Article pointed "it was not gang-related" How do they know???? Our prayers for her family.
Posted by dgonzales121 on August 5, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank god I don't live in Oxnard anymore. I grew up there and it's sad to hear that this once beautiful city is turning into a war zone. I wonder if any personnel from law enforcement stopped to consider the fact that the gang injunction is driving the crime out of Oxnard and further into other surrounding cities of the county. Maybe they should make a gang injunction for all cities of Ventura County as well to keep them killers off the streets. It's probably safer to live in Rose park or Colonia than it is to live in the other parts of Oxnard these days...
Posted by chiques on August 5, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"He kept on saying, It's my fault, it's my fault. We shouldn't have come to Oxnard,"
Is Oxnard the only place to officially get stabbed? Oh wait, it's the one of the places where the media posts these cases on the front page...Media loves those comments from grieving families.
Let's wait and see what the investigation finds.
Posted by chiques on August 5, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Thank god I don't live in Oxnard anymore. I grew up there and it's sad to hear that this once beautiful city is turning into a war zone. I wonder if any personnel from law enforcement stopped to consider the fact that the gang injunction is driving the crime out of Oxnard and further into other surrounding cities of the county. Maybe they should make a gang injunction for all cities of Ventura County as well to keep them killers off the streets. It's probably safer to live in Rose park or Colonia than it is to live in the other parts of Oxnard these days..."
Lame, didn't they say it wasn't gang related??? Maybe if you read better you'd understand what is really happening here.
I've lived here my whole life and I work in Westlake Village. I've gotten into more confrontations in Westlake in the last few years than here. I feel as safe here as I do on Oak Park or Westlake.
Posted by JeannetteMedrano on August 5, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dgonzales121---
I agree with you 110%. I as well relocated out of Oxnard and later realized it was a smart move. I grew up most of my childhood in La Colonia where my grandparents lived and some of my family still resides today. Let me tell you I'd rather visit La Colonia then anywhere in Oxnard.
My Condolences to the family.
Posted by NenaLatina30 on August 5, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i'm still in shock..she was one of my employees in the past..my thoughts and prayers are with the family...
Posted by Dr_Squires on August 5, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'ts Dr, sun....A smiley four having something two comment on. And that something is this ladys death.
Posted by Valadez_Juanita805 on August 5, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
From what I have been told, there was no bad blood between the two whatsoever. In fact, Tina Fuller and the attacker had never met or even seen each-other prior to the attack. My mother and Tina were invited to the home by an old friend of the family who failed to inform either of the two that his "niece" had a raging temper. The two, ( my mother and tina) were going to leave once they noticed the raging relative, but they were cornered in the hall before they could break. Her boyfriend was not involved, what he meant by "I should not have brought her to Oxnard-" was the fact that she was so kindhearted and was easily accepting of alot of the families and people she'd meet. My family has taken a serious loss with the death of Tina. Like I have stated before, please do not judge. The facts and the truth will come in due time. For the record, they do have the right person in custody. The newspapers and articles here online are a bit tweaked.
Posted by juniormafia_ny on August 5, 2008 at 1:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Squires_drive, that's cool eh.
Posted by unclejed on August 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hi. I am Tina's Uncle here in Seattle. I would like to Thank all of you for your condolences.
I don't understand this sensless act of violents at all. Did Gloria THINK before stabbing a indiviual, that Tina has a family that loves her very much? Gloria has devastated a whole large entire family over her cowardly act. Pray for Tina's daughter and grandchild that they may get over this, and move forward in their lives in a Godly way. As for Gloria, I pray for you too..you will have to deal with this on Judgement day. Peace and love to you folks out there in Cali...I hope life get better there in Oxnard. We love you Tina..Love Uncle Jeff.
Posted by GitRdone on August 5, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TO TINA'S FAMILY,DAUGHTER...UNCLEJED, MAY GOD COMFORT ALL OF YOU DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. MAY HE WATCH OVER HER DAUGHTER & GIVE HER THE STRENGTH THAT SHE WILL NEED AS SHE GROWS UP W/OUT HER MOM.
GOD BLESS !!!
Posted by Valadez_Juanita805 on August 5, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To Mr. Jeff- I am so sorry that you have to experience this. We are all so hurt. We are waiting for her daughter, here in Oxnard, so that she can hear the entirety of it and possibly get the answers that she needs to hear. Tina was a really good person, pure and kind. My mother is handling this as well as she can and hopes to provide some closure for everyone. -Juanita in Oxnard.
Posted by jill on August 5, 2008 at 6:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oxnard is completely ruined by some of the very people that live there. I can't imagine ruining your own community! Losers.
Posted by unclejed on August 5, 2008 at 11:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you Juanita for the story. Being Numb from all of this I just read your story tonight on how it happened. Was the other lady, that was with Tina your mother? Also Thank you Gitdone, Tina has a beautiful daughter who's very hurt over this as well as my sister (Auntie) and my Dad.(Grandfather). Thanks again. Jeff
Posted by juan on August 7, 2008 at 12:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
A Daily Prayer for family member and friends of Tina. Dear Lord, bless me with the Strength, Courage, and Desire as I face today's challenges with Patience, Confidence, and Wisdom. This prayer can be used daily. Family keep it in mind, and try it. It will help the pain, it has help me. Love Juanita G
Posted by jesscuz on August 7, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
First my condolence to the family. I'm wondering why the oxnard police department has decided not to press charges and decline to say why. After reading some comments made by the family members of Tina it seems like they have the right person in custody. Why are they not charging this women with murder or involuntary manslater or something. I'm sure that they have enough evidence and have taken statments from all witnesses so why no charges? Some thing doesn't seem right! What made this person so enraged from the start? The news said she was stabbed serveral times in the chest, did anyone try to intervine? Where were all the people in the home during this attack? Obviously we don't know the whole story. I am really curious to hear the full story and also as to why the police are letting that woman go without charging her. If this was my family I would be outraged with the police department. It seems like Tina's family has received two serious criminal acts against them one for the sensless murder and the 2nd from the police department. I also want to say that Tina's family handle themselfs respectfully as far as I am concern, because so far I haven't read any foul, bad mouthing or hatred remarks from them. My heart goes out to her children and family!!!!!!!!!
Posted by HickyPany on August 7, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Its truly sad no matter the who what why how or that the where happened to be Oxnard. The husband might have his regrets for being there but big ups to that biker homie that was there to comfort the victim. No matter what town, there are always a going to be a few chumps and there are always a few with enough character and courage to do whats right. May God comfort the families. ESP
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