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Man accused of killing his landlord's daughter in Chula Vista appears in court

Newseze Wire·Fri, Jun 5, 4:41 AMWire: CBS 8 San Diego
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Man accused of killing his landlord's daughter in Chula Vista appears in court

Robert Lee Watkins, 41, is accused in last month's slaying of 56-year- old Brenda Gillett, who managed a property owned by her mother on Via Curvada.

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Robert Lee Watkins, 41, is accused in last month's slaying of 56-year- old Brenda Gillett, who managed a property owned by her mother on Via Curvada. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every 15 minutes and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: CBS 8 San Diego.
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