India, June 12 -- A woman from California, who had been fighting stage 4 cancer, was reportedly murdered by her boyfriend and concealed within a suitcase in her Berkeley apartment located in the Bay Area.

Vanessa Sanchez, 37, was discovered dead on May 30 after her family and friends became worried when she ceased to reply to calls and messages.

The investigation took a disturbing turn as authorities reconstructed Sanchez's last days by analyzing surveillance footage, cellphone records, and statements purportedly made by the suspect.

Additionally, authorities indicated that Jones was on probation due to a felony assault conviction from the previous year.

The tragic death has left those who were acquainted with Sanchez in deep sorrow, ...