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Sean Devin McCarthy, 32, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and burglary charges in the June 8, 2021, slaying of 68-year-old Denise McCarthy

A San Marcos man who beat his mother to death with a hammer, then set himself on fire inside a car where he'd concealed her body, was sentenced Wednesday to 31 years to life in state prison.

A San Marcos man who beat his mother to death with a hammer, then set himself on fire inside a car where he'd concealed her body, was sentenced Wednesday to 31 years to life in state prison.

A North County man has been arrested in connection with the death of his mother at their San Marcos home, authorities said Friday.

Sean McCarthy set himself ablaze but survived grave injuries; he is suspected of killing Denise McCarthy, discovered same June night her son burned