Scott Boyles charged with murder of woman killed on Highway 50

CAMINO, Calif. – A Sacramento man faces murder charges after a woman was found dead in a car in early September.

According to CHP Placerville, 38-year-old Scott Boyles was officially charged with murder and arraigned last week.

The charges stem from a fatal shooting that occurred on September 7.

California Highway Patrol officials said they responded to a report of a broken-down truck on eastbound Highway 50 around 6:30 a.m. They found a woman inside the vehicle dead from a gunshot wound.

According to officials, Boyles was arrested at the scene and is in custody pending further legal action.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that may help the investigation can call the CHP Placerville office at 530-748-2450.

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