BREAKING: Fairfield police have revealed shocking details in the trial of Gregory Grant Hobson, 64, who is charged with the murder of his wife, Anu Anand Hobson, 53, on February 14, 2023. Testimony from police investigators this week has unveiled a chilling timeline leading to his arrest, with implications that could change everything for the Hobson family.
On February 16, police received an alert from a Flock license plate reader regarding a missing person case tied to Anu. Detective Keli Callison stopped Gregory’s silver Toyota Tacoma near Highway 12 and Walters Road after determining it was linked to the missing person’s report. During a brief cross-examination, defense attorney Oscar Bobrow confirmed that Hobson complied with police orders when detained.
Detective Dennis Chapman, the case’s lead investigator, testified that a search warrant was obtained for Hobson’s vehicle and residence on Americano Way. On February 22, Chapman received a disturbing call from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office about a black tote containing blood discovered near Interstate 5 and Kamm Avenue, approximately 190 miles south of Fairfield. A subsequent search uncovered a charred body later identified as Anu Hobson’s.
The prosecution, led by Deputy District Attorney Bruce Flynn, introduced critical evidence during the trial, including surveillance footage showing Gregory purchasing a hydraulic lift at Harbor Freight on February 14. This lift is suspected to have been used to transport Anu’s body. Emotional testimony from their son, Sean Hobson, also revealed family dynamics, as he expressed disbelief that his father could commit such an act.
Forensic evidence presented included a large envelope containing $4,800 in cash and a receipt for the hydraulic lift, raising further questions about Gregory’s motives. Amy Tudi-Akaka, a crime scene investigator, detailed her collection of DNA evidence, including swabs taken from the lift itself.
As the prosecution continues to build its case primarily on circumstantial evidence, the implications of Gregory’s actions on that fateful day are becoming increasingly clear. Surveillance footage timestamps show pivotal moments leading up to the alleged murder, including Gregory’s movements and interactions that day.
An autopsy report from Dr. Arnold Josselson confirmed that Anu’s cause of death remains undetermined, but there was no evidence of strangulation or blunt force trauma. The trial, now in its second week, is expected to last at least three more weeks, with proceedings resuming at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Department 25 of the Justice Center in Fairfield.
If convicted of murder, Gregory faces a potential sentence of 25 years to life in prison. As the courtroom drama unfolds, the community watches closely, grappling with the horrifying details of a case that has shattered a family and raised questions about trust, betrayal, and justice.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow this developing story, bringing you the latest updates from the trial and the ongoing investigation into this tragic event.
