Military man who indecently assaulted fellow female sailor for two hours, now facing charges for killing a woman while out on bond
California – A disturbing series of events has led to the arrest and subsequent charges against a 20-year-old US Navy sailor, Julian Jefferson, who is now facing serious allegations for murdering a woman after being found guilty of prior s—-l assault charges. The unfolding case has shocked communities in both Texas and California, where the incidents took place.
Jefferson is accused of the brutal murder of 22-year-old D. Ramos at her home in Texas, on March 28. Concerns arose when Ramos did not report for work, prompting a welfare check that led to the grim discovery of her body. This incident occurred while Jefferson was out on bond for a previous assault within the military ranks.
Prior to the murder, Jefferson had been embroiled in military legal proceedings for a “tor-ure-like” s—-l assault against a fellow sailor at a naval base in California. According to court documents, the assault occurred on January 14, 2023. The victim, disturbed by loud conversations from Jefferson’s room, texted him to quiet down. Jefferson responded apologetically but later approached her room repeatedly, eventually forcing his way in, leading to a violent struggle and the assault.
The woman eventually went limp and feigned losing consciousness in an effort to try and get her attacker to leave. What followed was a nearly two-hour-long s—-l assault.
Following the assault, the victim ran to a friend’s room for help. The victim described the experience as akin to tor-ure. In May, Jefferson pleaded guilty to one count of burglary with intent to commit certain offenses and two counts of ra-e by using unlawful force. He received a sentence of five years for the burglary and 20 years for each ra-e count, to be served concurrently.
Following the murder of Ramos, Jefferson was extradited to Texas to face charges, where he is currently awaiting trial.
The arrest and charges have left both communities reeling, with Ramos’ family particularly devastated by the loss. A GoFundMe page has been established to honor her memory and help the family cope with the unexpected tragedy. L. Ramos is remembered by her loved ones as a “truly beautiful soul,” whose life was tragically cut short. The case underscores the severe consequences of crimes committed by those within the armed forces, especially when such individuals exploit their position or circumstances to commit further offenses.
Jefferson’s trial will likely be closely watched, both for the heinous nature of the alleged crimes and for the broader implications regarding military conduct and judicial oversight. The resolution of this case may bring some degree of closure to the affected families and could potentially lead to changes in how similar cases are handled in the future.
