Man Accused of Killing Estranged Wife After Tracking Her Car and Flooding Her Phone

A California man who prosecutors say was obsessed with his estranged wife is accused of stabbing her to death after months of alleged stalking, harassment, and surveillance.

Pablo Aguileramora, 46, of San Jose, is accused of killing his 45-year-old spouse on June 11, just two months after the couple separated following a 10-year marriage, according to court documents.

Authorities say the deadly attack came even though Aguileramora was already facing charges in Santa Clara County for allegedly stalking his wife earlier this year.

According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, Aguileramora was arrested on March 18 after allegedly showing up at the woman’s workplace, slashing her car tires, placing three electronic trackers in her car, and sending her more than 100 texts and voicemails.

“He tried to get a job at the company where she worked,” prosecutors said.

An emergency protection order was granted and served after that arrest. But less than three months later, prosecutors say, the woman was dead.

Court documents say that after the March arrest, Aguileramora’s estranged wife told police she had seen him outside on her back patio and sitting on a bench while yelling her name on multiple occasions.

Authorities also alleged that he showed up at her workplace and asked her boss if he could get a job there. He also allegedly appeared at her church.

As part of his release conditions in the stalking case, Aguileramora was ordered to wear a GPS ankle monitor, have no contact with the victim, and stay at least 300 yards away from both her home and workplace.

Police say he later attacked his wife with a knife inside an apartment where she had been staying in San Jose.

She suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Before she was transported by emergency medical services, authorities say the victim was able to identify her attacker.

“Before being transported by emergency medical services, [the victim] advised patrol that her husband, Pablo, had stabbed her,” court documents state.

Investigators say Aguileramora tried to stab himself after attacking his wife.

He has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in court for a plea hearing at the end of August.

The case has horrified prosecutors, especially because of the allegations that came before the killing: trackers in the victim’s car, repeated messages, workplace visits, and a protective order that was supposed to keep her safe.