Location: 100 block of West Addie Avenue, Tulare

Incident Date: 4/24/17

Incident Time: 2305 hours

Case Number: 17-04885

Victim: Mary Doris Stief

City: Tulare

Posted by: Media Relations

*********************UPDATE*************************************

Victim: Mary Doris Stief, 83, of Tulare      

Suspect: Bernardo Renova, 19, of Tulare  

On Tuesday, April 25 2017 the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department completed an autopsy on Mary Doris Stief who was found deceased on April 24, 2017 at her residence in Tulare. During the autopsy, the cause of death was ruled as a life-ending cardiac event precipitated by the altercation with the suspect. 
     

The case is still an active investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Van Curen and/or Sergeant Torres with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194.

**********************Original Press Release*********************

Victim: Mary Doris Stief, 83 year old, Resident of Tulare      

Suspect: Bernardo Renova, 19 years old, Resident of Tulare  

On Monday, April 24, 2017, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of West Addie Avenue in Tulare in regards to numerous prowler calls. Deputies arrived on scene and while checking the area, the above listed suspect, Bernardo Renova, exited a residence near that location. Deputies detained the suspect and while checking on the safety of the homeowner, deputies located the victim, Mary Doris Stief, deceased. 

Violent Crimes Detectives responded to the scene and deemed the case to be a homicide. An autopsy is scheduled for later today for an official cause of death. The suspect was arrested and later booked at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility.  

The case is still an active investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Van Curen and/or Sergeant Torres with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194.