Sutter County man charged with arson after body found near Smartsville
Updated: 9:39 PM PST Dec 23, 2025
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The Sutter County District Attorney has charged a Yuba City man with arson after Yuba County deputies discovered a burning body last Thursday on Parks Bar Road near Smartsville. After an extensive investigation, deputies arrested Vincent Ciulei on arson charges. The body was later identified as his aunt, 82-year-old Constance Laurel. Her death is still under investigation and considered suspicious.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
The Sutter County District Attorney has charged a Yuba City man with arson after Yuba County deputies discovered a burning body last Thursday on Parks Bar Road near Smartsville.
After an extensive investigation, deputies arrested Vincent Ciulei on arson charges.
The body was later identified as his aunt, 82-year-old Constance Laurel.
Her death is still under investigation and considered suspicious.
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