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California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke's girlfriend arrested in his murder

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Nine months after California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke was killed during what initially appeared to be a home invasion in Costa Rica , authorities arrested his 31-year-old girlfriend and a second suspect.

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Slain California surfer's former girlfriend among 2 arrested in Costa Rica (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Two people, including the former girlfriend of a prominent California surfer who was brutally murdered inside his Costa Rican home earlier this year, have been arrested in connection with his killing, authorities announced Thursday.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Surf legend's girlfriend said he was killed in a robbery. Authorities now suspect her of murder (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Kurt Van Dyke, a legendary Santa Cruz surfer, was found dead with stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation in February.

  3. Foxla

    California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke's girlfriend arrested in his murder (opens Foxla)

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    Nine months after California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke was killed during what initially appeared to be a home invasion in Costa Rica , authorities arrested his 31-year-old girlfriend and a second suspect.