UPDATE (1/13/2023) 2:00PM:
Officials in Nampa have charged Justino Ramos Morales with second degree murder as well as Failure to Notify a Death, in connection to the Nampa woman found dead in her home on Monday.
UPDATE (1/11/2023) 10:00 a.m.:
Police in Caldwell arrested a man early Tuesday morning who they have identified as a person of interest in an ongoing homicide investigation in Nampa. The victim, a woman in her thirties, was found dead Monday night in her home on the 1800 block of 1st St. N. She has not yet been identified.
Justino Morales Ramos is now in custody charged with failing to report a death. Authorities say murder charges are pending.
"Caldwell Police were led to Ramos after a tip came in from a woman who said that she had picked up Ramos at a business in Caldwell and offered him shelter," the press release stated. "After seeing a photo of Ramos in the media, she realized the person she picked up was the person of interest concerning the homicide in Nampa and called police."
Caldwell Police took Ramos into custody without incident.
"Once again, our wonderful Caldwell community proved to be an integral role in ensuring a violent predator was brought to justice. Thank you for trusting us enough to call," Caldwell Police Chef Rex Ingram said.
UPDATE (1/10/2023) 9:00 p.m.:
Nampa Police are asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest in an ongoing homicide investigation after a woman was found dead inside a home Monday night.
Authorities are looking for 29-year-old Justino Morales Ramos, who also goes by Gustavo, Faustino and Roberto. Police describe him as a Hispanic male, 5' 5", 140 pounds, with a tattoo of Jesus on his left forearm.
If you know where Ramos is or locate him, do not approach him, as police say he may be dangerous. Instead, call Crimestoppers at 208-343-COPS.
ORIGINAL STORY :
Nampa Police are investigating a homicide after they say a woman was found dead inside a home on the 1800 block of 1st St. N.
The victim, believed to be a woman in her 30s, has not yet been identified, pending family notification.
Police were first called to the scene at 8:30 p.m. Monday night. A large area surrounding the home is blocked off with police tape as they investigate. Investigators were seen entering the home Tuesday wearing HAZMAT suits.
"The caller, and others on scene, had gone to the apartment to check on the deceased person because they had not heard from the individual for several days," a press release stated.
Nampa Police detectives are investigating this case as a homicide and have not yet identified the suspect. A press release states they are following up on leads and persons of interest.
If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers at 208-343-COPS or at 208343cops.com
