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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 08:35 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 08:35 PST
status: reported
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# Man pleads not guilty to murder in San Marcos couple's deaths

Luis Alvarado, 34, pleaded not guilty in Vista to murder, arson and animal cruelty charges tied to a fire that killed a San Marcos couple.

Section: [Public Safety](/san-diego/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Luis Alvarado](/san-diego/wiki/luis-alvarado.md)

## Coverage

- [The Coast News](https://thecoastnews.com/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-in-deaths-of-san-marcos-couple/), 2026-11-10 08:35 PST: Man pleads not guilty to murder in deaths of San Marcos couple

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