Case update - multi-victim homicide

*Case Update* 

Multi-victim homicide investigation – Identities confirmed 

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) began a homicide investigation involving multiple victims. During a check the welfare call, SRPD officers located four deceased individuals inside a residence in the 200 block of Monarch Avenue. Each of the four individuals appeared to have significant gunshot wounds, and a handgun was located near one of the deceased.  

The Sonoma County Coroner has identified the deceased as Clive Guth, a 67-year-old male; Donna Guth, a 67-year-old female; Raena Guth, a 33-year-old female; and, Cameron Guth, a 28-year-old male. Donna and Clive Guth were formerly married, and Raena and Cameron were their biological children.  

The motive, circumstances, and cause of death are still currently being investigated by the SRPD Violent Crimes Investigation Team (VCI). Additional details may be released as they become available. If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to call the SRPD VCI tipline at 707-543-3590. 

Santa Rosa Police Department case number 25-324. 

Media inquiries can be made to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or pseffens@srcity.org. 
 

*First Case Update* 

Muti-Victim Homicide Case Update 

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 1:59 pm, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Communications Center received a phone call requesting a check the welfare at a residence in the 200 block of Monarch Court, Santa Rosa. The reporting party, a boyfriend of one of the occupants, was concerned because they had not heard from a resident in a couple days. Officers were dispatched to the residence and evidentially made forced entry into the home through a window. 
 
Inside, officers discovered 4 people in different areas of the house. They all appeared to have significant gunshot wounds and were all pronounced deceased at the scene. A semi-automatic handgun was also located near one of the deceased. The victims were a 33-year-old female, a 28-year-old male, a 67-year-old female, and a 67-year-old male. The four decedents are believed to be family members. Their names and exact relationships will not be released until identities are confirmed with the Sonoma County Corners Office. Autopsies for the decedents are scheduled today and tomorrow, January 10th, 2025. 
 
At this time, the incident is still being investigated as a multi-person homicide. Detectives from the SRPD Violent Crime Team have taken over the investigation. Since the investigation began, Detectives and Field Evidence Technicians have processed the scene on Monarch Court and served a subsequent search warrant at a residence in the 2800 block of Buena Crest Court, San Jose. The residence in San Jose was searched as it was linked to one of the decedents. 
 
The motive and circumstances of the shooting are currently under investigation by the SRPD Violent Crimes Team. We still do not believe there is any threat to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SRPD Violent Crime Team at 707-543-3590. SRPD case number 25-354. Media inquires can be directed to Sergeant Brandon Matthies at bmatthies@srcity.org. 

*Original message* 

SRPD investigating homicide inside a residence  

On January 8, 2025, at approximately 3:07 pm, officers with the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) entered a residence in the 200 block of Monarch Ct., to check the welfare of residents who had not been seen for several days. Officers located 4 deceased individuals. This incident is currently being investigated as a homicide. The cause of death, age, gender, or relationship of the decedents cannot be confirmed at this time. We do not believe there is any threat to public safety. This is an ongoing investigation and additional details will be released as they become available. Media inquiries can be made to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or pseffens@srcity.org.