A Yolo County Superior Court judge outlined evidentiary rules and trial guidelines for the retrial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former University of California, Davis student charged in a series of fatal stabbings that shook the Davis community. The proceedings, scheduled to commence May 18, will center on allegations of cannabis-induced psychosis and the defendant’s mental competency at the time of the attacks.
Carlos Reales Dominguez, a former UC Davis student, is facing two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for the fatal stabbings of two people and the attempted stabbing of a third, and the case is scheduled for retrial on May 18, 2026.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge has set a retrial date of May 2026 for Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former UC Davis student charged in connection with the 2023 Davis stabbing attacks, following a mistrial last year.
After more than a year of litigation, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has introduced a new theory in the prosecution of Carlos Reales Dominguez, suggesting that he may have been suffering from cannabis-induced psychosis rather than schizophrenia, despite the overwhelming weight of medical evidence pointing to schizophrenia.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s retrial has been set for January 20, 2026, after the previous trial ended in a mistrial, with the charges revised to second-degree murder and attempted murder with enhancements for use of a deadly weapon and a prior felony conviction.
Carlos Reales Dominguez was found not guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and the trial on the remaining charges was declared a mistrial, with a new trial set for July 24.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for allegedly murdering two men and attempting to murder a woman, with the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments to the jury.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, with enhancements for use of a deadly weapon and a prior felony conviction, after a tense cross-examination by the district attorney raised questions about prosecutorial conduct.
Carlos Reales Dominguez testified in court about his childhood, academic background, and the onset of schizophrenia symptoms, including visions of “shapeshifting shadow figures” that incited paranoia and fear, as he faces charges of two counts of murder and multiple counts of unlawful use of a deadly weapon.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s trial concluded its fourth week with testimony from an investigative sergeant, a forensic psychologist, and a detective, with the defense questioning the accuracy of a police report and Dr. Rhee diagnosing florid psychosis in Dominguez.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s murder trial continued with testimony from a forensic evaluator and a victim’s acquaintance, with the defense presenting evidence that Dominguez had schizophrenia and the prosecution questioning the credibility of the defense’s expert witness.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple enhancements, with the court hearing testimony from both the prosecution and defense, including video evidence of Dominguez’s interrogation and phone data related to the alleged stabbings.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for double murder and was on suicide watch for over 100 days without access to reading materials or timely psychiatric medication, with testimony from social workers and a psychiatrist raising concerns about his mental state and police conduct.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two felony counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple special allegations, and a former UC Davis instructor testified that Dominguez’s behavior in class was “concerning”, while a Davis police detective admitted that some items of evidence had not been sent for forensic analysis.
Carlos Reales Dominguez faces two felony counts of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and multiple enhancements, with the trial continuing with testimony from a former college friend, a coworker, and a fraternity brother who described Dominguez’s deteriorating mental health and behavioral changes leading up to the alleged stabbing spree.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s trial continued with his father, sister, and ex-girlfriend testifying about his behavior changes, including his withdrawal from social activities, weight loss, and emotional distance, leading to the alleged stabbings in April 2023.
Carlos Reales Dominguez’s murder trial continued in Yolo County Superior Court, with testimony from law enforcement officers and civilian witnesses, as well as scrutiny over police conduct during his arrest and questioning.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for the murders of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and the attempted murder of Kimberlee Guillory, with the defense questioning inconsistencies in police reports and the lack of activation of body cameras during interactions with Dominguez.
Carlos Reales Dominguez faces two felony counts of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and several enhancements in connection to a 2023 stabbing spree in Davis, with testimony from various witnesses continuing in court on Wednesday.
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with the prosecution introducing expert testimony, eyewitness accounts, and Amazon search records, but the defense objected to the latter due to lack of foundation.