Former Mr Bungle member Theobald “Theo” Lengyel arrested on suspicion of girlfriend’s homicide
Theobald “Theo” Lengyel, a former member of Mr Bungle, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend.
The musician – who was a founding member of the band – was arrested yesterday (January 2) after human stays of an individual suspected to be his girlfriend Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani have been discovered.
As reported by local ABC affiliate KRCR, police in Capitola, California found the stays in a wooded space of a Berkeley park and later took Lengyel into custody with out incident.
The invention comes after 54-year-old Kamakaokalani was reported lacking, final seen on December 3, 2023, and an investigation into her disappearance was launched by the Capitola Police Division and El Cerrito Police Division.
Based on KRCR’s report, the police asserted that foul play was concerned, and Lengyel was later recognized by authorities as a suspect.
DNA proof has not but confirmed whether or not or not the stays belong to Kamakaokalani.
“The diligent work of our investigators, in coordination with our legislation enforcement companions, has led to the apprehension of Theobald Lengyel in reference to the tragic murder of Alice Kamakaokalanil,” a Capitola police assertion learn (by way of Blabbermouth). “We lengthen our deepest condolences to the household and pals of the sufferer throughout this troublesome time.”
Lengyel and Kamakaokalani have been beforehand married, and shops resembling Stereogum report that Lengyel had beforehand been investigated for home violence. The couple divorced in 2017, and in that very same 12 months Kamakaokalani filed a restraining order towards Lengyel.
The musician is most well-known as one of many founding members of the California-based art-metal band Mr Bungle, which fashioned in 1985. He performed keyboard and saxophone on their first two Warner Bros. releases – their self-titled 1991 album and 1995’s ‘Disco Volante’ – and remained within the band for a couple of decade earlier than leaving the line-up.
Mr Bungle disbanded in 2000, nevertheless, reunited in 2020 after they launched a re-recorded model of their 1986 demo ‘The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny’. Lengyel didn’t take part within the reunion.