Ventura man arrested in stabbing deaths of Faria Beach couple

Ventura County law enforcement authorities said Monday they have arrested a 21-year-old Ventura man in the stabbing deaths last year of a husband and wife at their Faria Beach home.

Joshua Packer was arrested Sunday evening, detectives said.

The arrest was a breakthrough for a case that languished for nearly a year after Brock Husted and his pregnant wife, Davina, were killed by an intruder wearing a motorcycle helmet who entered their home through an open patio door.

“It was a well-publicized case," said Capt. Eric Dowd of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. "To make an arrest, I am sure they are pretty pleased with it.”

More details will be released at a 3 p.m. news conference in Ventura, Dowd said.

The Husteds, both 42, died of multiple stab wounds. Their two children fled to a neighbor’s house and were unharmed. But their 9-year-old son. who was watching TV at the time, apparently witnessed the murder.

– Ching-Ching Ni

Photo: Family photo

Comments

[cheryle nolan]

So glad they finally made an arrest. It was such a sad story to hear about. How are the kids doing?

[Dirk]

Awesome news!

[Cords]

From what I read on the Ventura County Star website is that the suspect is 20 yrs old, not 21. And the couple only had 1 child, a 9 year old son. But they were expecting a child on the way. So sad, I hope that punk gets what he deserves.

[John L Mendez]

I Pray Joshua Packer Repents for his heinous crime (a pregnant mother, no less) and possibly gains Salvation from God's grace. Amen.

[Tee]

Good job detectives.

[clintorris]

Good job Ventura County Law Enforcement. The needle awaits you Joshua.

[Ryan in LA]

The police in Ventura have been under a LOT of pressure to make an arrest in this case. Until they can pin down a motive and present more evidence, I wouldn't rush to judgment.