Father and Daughter Charged in Killing and Robbery of Man in Huntington Beach
In a tragic and disturbing incident, a man from Brea has been charged with murder and may face the death penalty for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Newport Beach in order to steal his Rolex watch. Randolph Loren Aguirre, 55, is facing charges of murder and second-degree robbery.
This devastating event occurred only seven weeks after Aguirre’s release from prison, where he had served over three years for assault. The victim, 46-year-old Robert Tamaccio, was found unconscious in a Newport Beach alleyway after a night of drinking on September 30.
According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Aguirre and his 30-year-old daughter, Desiree Aguirre, were driving in their pickup truck when they came across Tamaccio and decided to rob him. They exited the vehicle, stole his Rolex watch, and tragically, Randolph Aguirre is accused of stabbing Tamaccio and kicking him in the head, ultimately leading to his death. The assailants also took his shoes.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer revealed that due to California’s “Three-Strikes” law, Randolph Aguirre is eligible for the death penalty. He is currently being held without bail at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange. Desiree Aguirre has been charged with second-degree robbery and is being held at the Central Women’s Jail on $150,000 bail.
The father and daughter are scheduled for their arraignments on November 3. This shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the violence and tragedy that can result from criminal behavior. Our thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of Robert Tamaccio during this difficult time.
We will continue to follow this case closely as it moves through the legal process, hoping that justice will be served for the victim and his family. It is our collective responsibility to work towards safer communities and prevent such senseless acts of violence from occurring in the future.