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Wrestling Coach Arrested for Murder: Jacob Mandell Charged in Brutal Killing of Bail Bondsman
Shocking Attack Captured on Camera: Kevin Brace Fatally Beaten Outside Sacramento Office
According to True Crime News in Sacramento, California tragedy struck on June 3, 2024, when 38-year-old Jacob Mandell a high school wrestling coach was arrested for the murder of Kevin Brace a 56-year-old bail bondsman. The incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. when Sacramento Police responded to a call on I Street and found Brace with severe injuries. Despite immediate medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Mandell who had recently served as the wrestling coach at El Camino Fundamental High School approached Brace’s office under the guise of needing to use a phone and then violently assaulted him during Brace’s overnight shift.
Security cameras recorded the horrific attack capturing Mandell dragging Brace from his office and beating him to death. Brace who had worked for Greg Padilla Bail Bonds for over three decades was known for his dedication and service to the community. Mandell had previously used the bail bonds service in 2020 after being arrested for resisting arrest but it is uncertain if Brace recognized him during their fatal encounter. The attack’s brutality and apparent lack of motive have left the community in shock struggling to comprehend the senselessness of the violence. Colleagues and residents mourn Brace’s loss, remembering him as a committed professional and valued community member.
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38-Year-Old High School Wrestling Coach Jacob Mandell, 56-Year-Old Bail Bondsman Kevin Brace’s Murder: Shocking Details Emerge from Sacramento Tragedy! (PHOTO: CBS News)
Community Reels from Loss: Mandell’s Past Connection with Victim Adds to Shock of Brutal Murder
Following the investigation Jacob Mandell was swiftly arrested and charged with the murder of Kevin Brace. Held without bail in Sacramento County Jail Mandell is set to appear in court on June 12. This incident has deeply impacted both the local high school where Mandell coached and the bail bonds community raising concerns about safety. Brace remembered for his long-standing contributions and dedication leaves a legacy marked by his sudden and tragic death highlighting the risks inherent in his profession.
As details emerged it became evident that Mandell had previously been a client of Brace’s bail bonds service in 2020 having been bailed out for resisting arrest. This connection while raising questions about a possible motive did not clarify why Mandell would turn violent against Brace years later. The shocking nature of the attack captured on security cameras has intensified the community’s grief and sense of betrayal. The tragic loss of Kevin Brace not only underscores the dangers faced by bail bondsmen but also leaves his family, colleagues, and clients grappling with a profound and sudden void in their lives.
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