Daniel Koch, 33

Daniel Edward Koch, 33, a white man, was stabbed in Limekiln Canyon Park in Porter Ranch on Sunday, Aug. 26, and died at 12:15 p.m. He had been arguing with two men, and one pulled a knife and stabbed him. An unknown passerby spotted his body, called 911, and disappeared.

Later, one suspect was arrested: Quinn Marez, 18, of mixed white and Latino descent. The quarrel, investigators said, had to do with name-calling.

Update: One more suspect, 18-year-old Justin Thalheimer, a white youth, was arrested in Santa Barbara May 6. Credit goes to LAPD Devonshire Dets. John Doerbecker and Mike Fesperman for this cleared case.

Comments

[Travis]

I live right near the murder scene. It's kind of scary that it would happen in a nice quiet neighborhood.

[Greg Mazzeo]

He was my friend.

[greg]

some people deserve to die. let justin go. he's innocent i tell you.

[DH]

What was a 33 year old man doing with teenagers? And if there are other teens out there that knew him I wonder what they would have to say about this person?

[DH]

Why is a 33 year old man hanging out with teenagers? I wonder what other teenagers would say about this person?

[Donna]

greg, iwho ever you are completely agree with you, justin is innocent.

[DH]

If anyone knows anything about this man please come forward. These boys need your help!!!!!

[gonzo life]

justin is my friend and he is a good person he deserves to be free. inocent until proven guilty i think not why is he sitting in a cell 23 hours out of the day just because he doesnt have a rich family to put up $1,000,000

[Tony R.]

Justin is innocent. i know that much. thats my boy and he wouldnt hurt anyone. I was just with him in jail, he aint tripping cuz he knows he's gonna get out he isnt guilty. so Free Justin.