According to prosecutors, on June 10, he allegedly drove Mitchell’s car to San Diego International Airport, where he rented another car and headed to Mexico. An international searchThe San Diego Police Department identified McLeod as a person of interest in Mitchell’s death almost immediately. Eventually, Wentzel recalled, the Marshals Service got involved and offered a reward. (San Diego County Crime Stoppers)After posting the information to a buy/sell group, Wentzel recalled, the responses started rolling in. He landed in San Diego the next day.

Source: CNN December 26, 2025 23:24 UTC