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Renowned astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, 67, who …
Renowned astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, 67, who helped detect water on a planet outside our solar system
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Caltech Scientist Found Fatally Shot at Antelope Valley Home …
Dr. Carl Johann Grillmair, a 67-year-old Caltech astrophysicist, was fatally shot on the front porch of his home in Llano, Antelope Valley, on February 16, 2026. A suspect, 29-year-old Freddy Snyder, was arrested in connection with the homicide, which occurred around 6:10 a.m..
Victim: Dr. Carl Grillmair was a renowned scientist at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) who specialized in studying galaxies, stellar streams, and exoplanets at the Spitzer Science Center.
Incident Details: He was shot on his porch in the 30700 block of 165th Street East in Llano.
Suspect & Motive: Police arrested 29-year-old Freddy Snyder. While a suspect is in custody, the investigation is ongoing, and a definitive motive has not been released.
Context: The incident has been described as a significant loss for the scientific community.