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Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Special-Circumstance Murder in Pleasanton Double Killing

Prosecutors have filed special-circumstance murder counts, with a plea hearing set for March 9.

Overview

  • Alameda County charged Allen Swadley, 32, with two counts of murder with special-circumstance allegations, including multiple murder during a burglary.
  • Swadley remains held without bail following his arrest in San Jose after an automated license-plate reader alert.
  • Investigators cite ALPR data and residential surveillance tying his car to the area; court records say he later admitted being at the house.
  • Multiple firearms were recovered from his vehicle and residence, with testing pending, and authorities have not identified a motive.
  • The victims were identified as Lori Simonds, 67, and her son, Evan, 28, as a GoFundMe for the surviving daughter neared $80,000.