Hemet Parents Released Without Charges Filed

HEMET -The mother and stepfather of a teenager arrested in the murder of another teen in Hemet were free today.

Jose Juan Seym and Maria Alvarado Seym, arrested Friday and booked on suspicion of accessory to murder, were freed Monday. Suspects can be detained only 72 hours without being charged with a crime.

The couple were arrested in the death of Adrian Rios, whose charred remains were found in a shallow grave at the home the Seyms rented.

“We didn’t file any charges at this time, and we’ll continue to evaluate it as the investigation continues,” John Hall of the District Attorney’s Office said.

Maria Seym, who had some driving tickets, paid fines for a seat belt violation and speeding and was released.

Adrian Rios, Jose Campos and his girlfriend, Felicia Sharp, all 17 and from Hemet, were reported missing Nov. 16. Rios’ remains were found two days later in a fire pit behind Campos’ family’s home on Bluejay Way.

Police said they believe Campos, who is being sought, shot Rios with a .22-caliber gun before the body was burned.

The Seyms, who are the parents of Jose Campos, were arrested Friday and held over the weekend.

Police said they did not believe the Seyms participated in the killing.

Another man who had been sought, 21-year-old Rene Lopez-Fregozo, was questioned Friday and released. Police believe Rios was murdered the night of Nov. 15 or early Nov. 16.

Police following up on a missing persons reported filed by Rios’ mother searched the Bluejay Way home and found human remains in the backyard. Sharp is being sought for further questioning. She was initially reported missing with the other, then turned up at her mother’s home and was questioned Nov. 26.

Police did not book her for a crime.