Massive breakthrough in case of legendary California surfer found butchered in his Costa Rica home

Two people have been arrested over the killing of a legendary California surfer at his Costa Rica home nine months ago, according to local reports.Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency detained a 31-year-old woman with the last name Arroyo and a 34-year-old man with the last name Gutierrez during raids on three homes in Roxana de Pococi early Thursday, according to Teletica.Kurt Van Dyke, 66, was a Santa Cruz native and longtime Costa Rica resident who owned a hotel there.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story He was found dead beneath a bed in his Cahuita home on Feb.14, with multiple stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation.Van Dyke’s girlfriend, whose last name is Arroyo, told authorities two armed men entered the home, restrained her with zip ties and stole valuables.Teletica identified the female suspect by a surname and age matching those previously reported for Van Dyke’s girlfriend.However, authorities have not confirmed whether they are the same person.

Investigators have not publicly detailed the suspects’ alleged roles in the killing....