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Released: July 18, 2016 - Monday, 04:44 PM

Murder Suspect Succumbs to Terminal Illness at Local Hospital

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 7-16-16, Approximately 4:30 PMPlace of Occurrence: Sierra Vista Regional Medical CenterVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Nicole Honait Luxor, 62, County JailOn 11-14-15, after a nine hour standoff with law enforcement, Nicole Luxor of Paso Robles was arrested on one count of murder for the death of Benjamin Derrel Terra of Paso Robles and 36 counts of attempted murder.
Since coming into custody on 11-15-15, Luxor had significant medical issues related to a terminal illness. Since the first of the year, Luxor was admitted to Sierra Vista Medical Center on four different occasions for a total of 81 days. The last time she was admitted to the hospital was 7-1-16 until her death on 7-16-16.
Since Luxor was under the care of San Luis Obispo County Public Health Services, inquiries regarding her medical condition are being referred to that agency.