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Located south of Anaheim in Orange County, Stanton has a population of about 40,000 residents. Overall, Stanton is considered a family-friendly community. The crime rate in the city is reasonably low. With that said, there was a horrific kidnapping and homicide that continues to haunt the residences of Stanton.
The Kidnapping and Murder of Samantha Bree Runnion
The placid, calm life that generally epitomizes Stanton was thrown asunder on an otherwise “normal” summer day. Samantha Bree Runnion, a 5-year old girl, was playing in the front yard of her family’s home with one of her friends on that summer day.
While the girls played, a man approached the two girls and said he needed help finding his lost dog. The man talked to the girls for a few minutes and then grabbed Samantha and forced the girl into his car.
A day later, Samantha’s body was found in the Cleveland National Forest, about 50 miles from the girl’s family home in Stanton. The Orange County Sheriff and the Orange County Coroner concluded that the girl had been sexually assaulted and strangled.
The perpetrator left behind a considerable amount of his DNA. In addition to the DNA, investigators stated that the perpetrator, a man named Alejandro Avila left behind a “mountain of physical evidence.” Not long after the kidnapping and murder of Samantha, Avila was taken into custody.
Avila was charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault. Ultimately, the jury found Avila guilty and sentenced him to death. He is currently incarcerated in San Quintin awaiting execution.
The Aftermath of the Sudden Death of a Loved One
Few things in life are more traumatic than the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one. This particularly is the case if a loved one dies from an unnatural cause like murder or suicide. Such a death is compounded further if the deceased person is younger.
In the aftermath of certain types of sudden, even violent, deaths, surviving family members are left with the virtually unthinkable task of having to clean up the scene of the homicide, suicide, or some other type of traumatic event. In the end, loved ones of a person who dies in a violent manner are strongly encouraged not to undertake the cleanup process on their own. They are advised to protect not only their physical but also their emotional wellbeing by engaging the services of an experienced, compassionate biohazard cleanup in Stanton professional.
The Essentials of Biohazard Cleanup in Stanton
By engaging professional assistance when it comes to biohazard cleanup in Stanton, those responsible for biohazard cleanup can rest assured that the remediation process will be properly undertaken. What this means is that the biohazard remediation will be safely and thoroughly pursued.
Biohazard cleanup can expose a person to an array of different types of dangerous viruses or bacteria. The reality is that human blood and other bodily fluids can be infected with dangerous pathogens. In the final analysis, you never really know if a person might be carrying some sort of virus or bacteria. Thus, when it comes to cleaning up following an incident like a homicide or suicide, you need to err on the side of caution. You must either use appropriate personal protective equipment for the cleanup of hire a professional.
The more common types of viruses and bacteria that can exist in human blood include:
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
MRSA
HIV
The essential personal protective equipment that is utilized as a part of biohazard cleanup in Stanton includes:
Mask or respirator
Goggles
Gloves
Apron or smock
A professional biohazard remediator typically follows a four-step process when providing cleanup services following an incident like a homicide or suicide.
These are:
Basic scene cleanup
Sanitization of the scene
Deodorization of the premises
Restoration of the premises to a livable condition
Stanton Grief Therapists and Counselors
Dealing with the grief that can follow the unexpected, tragic death of a family or other loved one can be an infinitely challenging experience. As a result, if you find yourself in such a position, you may want to consider seeking the professional assistance of a Stanton grief therapist. By taking this course, you will be able to access individual therapy, group therapy, or both modalities – depending on your needs, goals, and objectives. These therapists typically will schedule an initial appointment with you at no charge. During this consultation, you can explore what type of bereavement assistance makes the most sense for you.
Christine Picado
10751 Dale Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 821-5311
Mayra Guerra
11822 Santa Paula St
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Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 379-0129
Anjelica Flores
7855 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 507-2493
