San Francisco, CA – Cassidy Wyatt Allen, 45, a resident of San Francisco, has been charged with murder and first-degree residential burglary in connection with the death of 38-year-old Jessica Alejandra Sanchez Landaverde. The incident occurred during a suspected home invasion in the city's Ingleside neighborhood over the weekend, prompting a swift police response and subsequent arrest.
Authorities responded to a burglary call on the 200 block of Granada Avenue on Sunday afternoon, where they discovered Sanchez Landaverde suffering from fatal injuries. Police later located and detained Allen, who matched the description of a person of interest, in the area of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard. He was subsequently booked into San Francisco County Jail.
The tragic event has drawn significant attention, with a social media post from "Citizenj17 ✝️🇺🇸" on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting the incident. The tweet claimed, "> #SanFrancisco homeless drug addict with a long rap sheet kills woman on her own home in San Francisco’s Ingleside." While official reports confirm Allen's arrest and charges, details regarding his housing status, history of drug addiction, or extensive criminal record have not been independently verified by news outlets.
This incident unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing challenges in San Francisco, including persistent concerns over crime rates, homelessness, and drug use. The city has grappled with a visible fentanyl epidemic and a debate over treatment-based approaches versus stricter law enforcement, particularly in addressing public safety and quality of life issues.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office announced the charges against Allen, emphasizing the serious nature of the alleged crimes. The investigation remains active, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and piece together the full circumstances surrounding the deadly home invasion. Allen is scheduled for an arraignment in San Francisco Superior Court.