COSTA MESA, Calif. – A Costa Mesa man has been charged with killing his girlfriend, who he allegedly strangled to death before stuffing her body into a dumpster in Costa Mesa, according to Reuters. Orange County District Prosecutor’s Office.

The suspect, Daniel Allen Aldrich, 49, is charged with one count of murder and one count of aggravated personal use of a weapon in the Oct. 20 death of Julie Anne Sanetra, 38.

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“Julie Sanetra did not deserve to be strangled and stuffed into a trash can like trash,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “The callousness of this crime shocks the conscience and we will do everything we can to get justice for Julie and her loved ones.”

An investigation revealed the couple had argued after a night of drinking. Aldrich allegedly strangled Sanetra, then slashed her wrist with a folding knife, authorities said. Aldrich left Sanetra’s body on the couch while he watched TV, then went to sleep, according to authorities.

The next day, Aldrich allegedly dragged Sanetra’s body outside and stuffed her in a trash can on the side of his house. Aldrich then packed a bag and drove to his mother’s house Glendalewhere he was arrested the next day, authorities said.

Landscapers who were hired to mow the lawn called Costa Mesa police after they discovered Sanetra’s body partially outside the trash can when they arrived at the home.

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Aldrich faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life if convicted of all charges. He is being held on $1 million bail.

His next court date is November 19.