A disturbing incident has unfolded in Laguna Beach, California, as a man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 27-year-old woman. The body of Tatum Goodwin was discovered in an alley, sending shockwaves through the community.

The Orange County district attorney's office revealed on Friday that Dino Rojas-Moreno, 26, has been charged with special circumstances murder in relation to Goodwin's tragic demise. Startling details from the criminal complaint shed light on the grim nature of the incident.

The criminal complaint, filed in Orange County Superior Court, alleges that Rojas-Moreno utilized a fire extinguisher as a weapon, leading to Goodwin's untimely death. The crime was reportedly committed during the course of a kidnapping or an attempted kidnapping, further compounding the severity of the situation.

Goodwin, a resident of San Clemente, was discovered lifeless by a construction worker on Sunday morning in a secluded area behind the restaurant where she was employed. While the exact nature of the connection between Goodwin and the suspect remains uncertain, investigators are diligently working to establish any motive or prior association.

Law enforcement authorities wasted no time apprehending Rojas-Moreno, who was arrested on suspicion of murder in Laguna Hills on Wednesday. The arrest involved the collaborative efforts of multiple local police agencies. Initially, his bail was set at $1,000,000. However, the prosecution, in the criminal complaint submitted on Friday, recommended that he be held without bail.

Rojas-Moreno is set to face arraignment proceedings on Friday, where he will formally respond to the charges brought against him. The community of Laguna Beach is left reeling in the wake of this tragic incident, as they seek justice for Tatum Goodwin's senseless death.

Authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses to uncover further details surrounding the case. As the investigation unfolds, the community anxiously awaits justice to be served and for a clearer understanding of the circumstances that led to this heinous crime.