By Gina Yarbrough
Spring Valley, CA–Two San Diego men have been arrested in connection with the killing of a Spring Valley man who died after being assaulted inside his motorhome in 2025, authorities said.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Homicide Unit identified the suspects as 28-year-old Adrian Garcia and 26-year-old Issac Santana, both of San Diego.
On June 3, investigators arrested Garcia and Santana in connection with the murder of 52-year-old Ruben Cervantes. Both men were booked into the San Diego County Central Jail.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Cervantes was physically assaulted on Jan. 19, 2025 inside his motorhome in the 500 block of Sweetwater Road in Spring Valley.
Four days later, on Jan. 23 Sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical aid call at Cervantes’ motorhome to assist fire department personnel. Despite lifesaving efforts, Cervantes was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy conducted by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Cervantes died as a result of injuries sustained during the assault. His death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the assault or a possible motive.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330, or after hours at (858) 868-3200. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
