HAYWARD — After a months-long investigation that enabled police to disprove statements he made in an attempt to cover up his involvement, a man has been charged with murder in the July strangulation and beating death of his girlfriend in his apartment, according to authorities and court records.

Michael Douglas Flunoy Jr., 43, was charged Monday with murder in the July 19 death of 46-year-old Susana Vallejos, a Lathrop resident and the mother of four children. He is being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail and is scheduled to enter a plea on Friday.

Charged with being an accessory after the fact to the crime of murder and possession of an assault weapon is David Bobby Lynn Jr., 43, Flunoy’s roommate. He is free on bail.

According to police and court documents, Vallejos was found unres

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