TULARE (KMJ) — An arrest has been made in the murder of an 18-year-old woman from Tulare. 52-year-old Dale William Watson has been charged following a traffic stop in Porterville.
The victim, Dynasty Alexander, was found near an orchard off Hosfield Drive in Tulare, south of the International Agri-Center. Tulare County Sheriff’s Office described her injuries as visible trauma to the upper torso.
Dale William Watson was apprehended on Tuesday in Porterville. He was booked into Tulare County Jail early Wednesday. Detectives have secured surveillance video which allegedly shows the suspect offering the victim a ride. The video captured that exchange just after 8am Sunday; the victim was found dead at approximately 5.30pm (click here to read more).
NOW: 52-year-old Dale Williams Watson has been arrested for the Tulare County murder of 18-year-old Dynasty Alexander. @TulareSheriff says he was apprehended during a traffic stop in Porterville. More on KMJ News. pic.twitter.com/GT46dfHZSv
— KMJNOW (@KMJNOW) March 6, 2019
Detectives continue to appeal for information to help piece together what happened. Tips can be called in to Detective Brandon Van Curen or Sergeant Gary Marks at (559) 802-9563 or (800) 808-0488.
Tips can also be sent anonymously via Tipnow (email: tcso@tipnow.net), text or voicemail at 559-725-4194, or download the Tipnow app for Android or Apple phones (case number 19-02639).
Hear the report from KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew as it aired:
