Arrest Warrant Issued In Marie Brea Murder
By: Andy Mehalshick
Updated: January 23, 2013
Hazleton, Luzerne County- Hazleton City police have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with the murder of his former girlfriend.
Police say 35 year old Oscar Lozano Garcia strangled Maria Brea in her apartment back on December 14th.
Detectives believe he took off to Mexico several days after the murder.
According to court documents Brea had broken up with Lozano Garcia in December.
Investigators say he told co-workers he had to leave town because the police wold be looking for him.
Police say 35 year old Oscar Lozano Garcia strangled Maria Brea in her apartment back on December 14th.
Detectives believe he took off to Mexico several days after the murder.
According to court documents Brea had broken up with Lozano Garcia in December.
Investigators say he told co-workers he had to leave town because the police wold be looking for him.
