Written by Lyle Weems, Staff Writer
A man and a woman were found stabbed to death on the sidewalks surrounding the Riverside Courthouse. What does this mean for the rest of the city?
A supposedly unprovoked stabbing spree of two individuals in their 50’s occurred on March 12th, 2026. Police received the call to the site of the murder at around 2:30 AM by a Riverside resident, and they found two individuals suffering of extreme injuries just a short distance away from each other surrounding the main Riverside County Courthouse/Riverside Hall of Justice. Both individuals were pronounced deceased on scene by the Riverside Fire Department officials. The two victims were identified as 54 year-old Richard Hinds and 57 year-old Corrina Segovia, both understood to be locals of the homeless population. In fact, they were well liked members of the houseless community as many Facebook comments revealed a sense of mourning, especially over Hinds who was known as a cordial man.
About a week after the investigation began, a suspect was arrested by the name of the 28 year old Cesar Aguirre. As resident of Perris, footage revealed he had traveled to Riverside by bus the morning of the murders. It is believed he began the attack with no provocation as an almost blitz attack. Aguirre was arrested in his home and remains in prison under a $2 million bail. The motive, if any present, is unknown at this point.
This unprovoked attack highlights a recent pattern of the murder of houseless individuals. It seems people of both poverty and those who view it from beyond are uncomfortable with those without a home. Unfortunately as our economy only worsens and the population grows, the percentage of homeless people in America is bound to grow. Regardless of the situation, these individuals should not be treated as lesser humans in any way or seen as invisible to the public eye. Most often they do not choose to live this way and are stuck in this lifestyle due to prejudice. However, keeping an open mind and looking at the person rather than their current condition will help those more fortunate understand their suffering. If more individuals are willing to understand and empathize, then perhaps there will be fewer or no more instances like this double homicide on the streets of Riverside.