Mystery as first murder in 20 years rocks Bay Area town after accused killer’s cryptic Facebook post
By Bianca Heyward
Published on March 26, 2026.
Christopher Jaber, a 34-year-old man, was found dead at his home in Lafayette, California, on Saturday. David Swank Prince, 35, has been charged with the murder, which involved a hatchet and a digital trail. The incident occurred when a relative reported a suspicious man with a hatcheman in their backyard. Prince was found walking away from the home and charged with murder. A disturbing Facebook post from Prince, weeks before the killing, threatened Jaber by name.
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