Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation that began in late May in San Joaquin County, authorities said on Friday.

On May 28, deputies responded to West Eight Mile Road and North Empire Tract, where they said they found a woman dead about 50 yards from her vehicle with obvious signs of trauma.

The San Joaquin County medical examiner identified the woman as 38-year-old Erica Puga of Sacramento.

Three months later, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office announced they had arrested two suspects in connection with the case.

Deputies identified one suspect as Mateo Jimenez III, who was booked into jail on charges of murder, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a firearm.

The other suspect was identified as Andrew Garcia, who was arrested on a murd

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