Missing woman's body found in Vallejo attic
Vallejo police found the remains of 28‑year‑old Renia Lewis concealed behind a secret entrance to a home's attic after obtaining a search warrant; 41‑year‑old resident Douglas Irwin Shaw was arrested Sept. 30, 2025 and booked on suspicion of murder after allegedly admitting responsibility. Investigators say Lewis had been last seen Friday and reported missing Sunday; police described the discovery as part of an active homicide investigation and noted it is Vallejo's 14th homicide this year.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Victim: Renia Lewis, 28, of Vallejo, California — missing since Friday and formally reported missing Sunday.
- Discovery: Police executed an expanded warrant search, found a concealed attic entrance and located human remains inside that are suspected to be Lewis.
- Arrest: Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, a Vallejo resident, was arrested on Sept. 30, 2025 on suspicion of murder and reportedly provided a statement admitting responsibility.