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Released: June 5, 2014 - Thursday, 04:12 PM

Homicide Investigation Update

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 6-4-14, Approximately 10:20 PMPlace of Occurrence: ​400 Block of Eric Lane, Templeton Victim Information: ​N/A Suspect Information: ​Philip Thomas Hanes, 58, Templeton  ​ ​The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is releasing new details on the homicide which occurred in Templeton on 6-4-14. Deputies responded to a 911 call made from a residence in the 400 block of Eric Lane. When they arrived they discovered a woman inside the residence had been stabbed. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she died a short time later. The identification of the victim is pending next of kin notification.
The suspect in this case has been identified as 58-year-old Philip Thomas Hanes of Templeton. He has been booked into County Jail on one count of murder. Investigators are calling this a domestic violence incident. It's believed to be an isolated incident and there are no outstanding suspects in this case.
At the time of this incident, there were three people inside the home, the suspect, the victim and a 5-year-old child who is related to the suspect. The child has been turned over to the custody of Child Welfare Services.
​The investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time.​