Vallejo, California — A jury at the Solano County Superior Court has convicted 33-year-old Ian Albert Alinea Castillo of first-degree murder following a violent altercation at a Vallejo apartment complex last year. After ten days of proceedings, the verdict was delivered unanimously, implicating Castillo in a 2022 stabbing death.
The trial centered around a dispute that escalated tragically between Castillo and David Alexis on September 6, 2022. According to authorities, their disagreement led to a physical confrontation that culminated two days later in a fatal encounter. Castillo, reportedly involved in an early morning altercation at Alexis’ residence, was said to have left torn Bible scriptures at Alexis’ door. Upon hearing Alexis open the door, Castillo allegedly attacked with a large chef’s knife, stabbing Alexis in the chest, which led to his immediate death. Alexis’s distraught mother discovered her son’s body later that same day.
Castillo attempted to flee the repercussions of his actions by escaping to Las Vegas but was apprehended shortly afterwards on September 16 in Pleasant Hill. Held without bail at the Stanton Correctional Facility in Fairfield, Castillo now faces a sentencing that could result in 26 years to life in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for December 2, at 8:30 a.m. in the Vallejo Justice Building, as ordered by Judge John B. Ellis, who presided over the trial.
The legal proceedings saw Deputy District Attorney Jason Lianides leading the charge against Castillo, with Deputy Public Defender David Gallegos representing him. The case was also significantly supported by Vallejo Police Detective Daniel Callison, who acted as the lead investigator.
Victim Witness Advocate Amy Harris played a critical role in providing advocacy and support to the grieving family of the victim throughout the legal ordeal.
This case highlights the importance of swift and effective law enforcement response as well as the critical role of community support systems in addressing and coping with the aftermath of violent crimes.
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