Body discovery could bolster San Pablo double-murder case [Video]

The discovery of one of two bodies in a San Pablo double-murder investigation could change the trajectory of the case, but the location of the remains of the other victims isn’t yet known. 

“This is a big development in this case,” said Peggy Chou, San Pablo police spokeswoman, referring to confirmation that the remains of Que Thi Tran, 74, had been positively identified.

Authorities say Tran’s son-in-law, Phuc Vo, 41, killed her and that he also killed his wife, Tho Ly, 40. But Ly’s body hasn’t been found.

Chou said Vo was already being prosecuted in both killings.

“The suspect was previously charged for two counts of murder without the recovery of either victim,” Chou said.

Back in September, an unidentified woman’s body in undergarments was found in the Oakland Estuary. But it wasn’t until March that DNA testing confirmed her identity.

“Detectives received that notification and confirmation that the DNA …