LONG BEACH -- An 82-year-old Long Beach man accused of stabbing his 60-year-old roommate was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on a charge of murder.
Gilbert Ortega Baca was arrested April 10 after police were called to the Crofton Manor Inn, 1900 E. Fifth St., about 7 a.m.
Authorities found the victim, William Wells, had suffered multiple stab wounds. Wells was taken to St. Mary Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Baca lived at the assisted living center where he shared a room with Wells. Homicide detectives called to investigate Wells' death took Baca into custody that day, arresting him on suspicion of murder.
Police have said little about what led to the stabbing.
A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday to determine if there was sufficient evidence to try Baca for the slaying. After ordering Baca be bound over for trial he was returned to the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, where he is being held in lieu of $1 million bail.
Baca is scheduled to return to the Long Beach Superior Court for arraignment next month, according to court staff.
Gilbert Ortega Baca was arrested April 10 after police were called to the Crofton Manor Inn, 1900 E. Fifth St., about 7 a.m.
Authorities found the victim, William Wells, had suffered multiple stab wounds. Wells was taken to St. Mary Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Baca lived at the assisted living center where he shared a room with Wells. Homicide detectives called to investigate Wells' death took Baca into custody that day, arresting him on suspicion of murder.
Police have said little about what led to the stabbing.
A preliminary hearing was held Tuesday to determine if there was sufficient evidence to try Baca for the slaying. After ordering Baca be bound over for trial he was returned to the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, where he is being held in lieu of $1 million bail.
Baca is scheduled to return to the Long Beach Superior Court for arraignment next month, according to court staff.
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