The sacramento Brief Wednesday, July 8, 2026 FBI Returns Sacramento Murder Suspect After Nearly 9 Years | Elk Grove Federal Threat Case & Local Events

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — On today’s Sacramento Brief: A Sacramento County murder suspect wanted since 2017 is back in California after an international search. The FBI says Jose Guadalupe Lopez Nunez was extradited from Mexico to face prosecution in connection with the death of Emelina Quintero-Ramos, whose body was discovered in the Sacramento River near Isleton. Also today — an Elk Grove man faces federal charges after authorities say online threats involving fireworks and federal property led investigators to his arrest. In City Watch, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is asking the community for help identifying a man who died earlier this year after suffering a medical emergency at a local shelter. Plus your Sacramento weather and a look at tonight’s local events, including live music at Christopher Cellars in Elk Grove and the West End Blues youth musician series at the Sacramento History Museum. LINKS: FBI Sacramento — Jose Guadalupe Lopez Nunez Case: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sacramento/news/fbi-returns-accused-murderer-to-sacramento-for-prosecution U.S. Attorney’s Office — Elk Grove Federal Threat Case: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/elk-grove-man-arrested-making-threats-use-fireworks-damage-generators-supplying Sacramento County Coroner — John Doe Identification: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/coroner-needs-your-help-with-john-doe-identification.html Christopher Cellars Events: https://www.christophercellars.com/upcoming-events Sacramento History Museum Events: https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/ The Sacramento Brief brings you local news, city updates, weather, and events — keeping Sacramento informed, one episode at a time.