ATASCADERO, Calif. – The Paso Robles 21-year-old man responsible for the death of Todd Joseph Pinion has been formally charged with a hate crime and murder, according to the SLO County DA's Office.
The suspect arrested in connection with the killing of a man reported missing last week has been charged with murder and ...
The man faced a hate crime enhancement because the murder was committed — in whole or in part — “because of the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation,” the District Attorney’s office said.