Ruiz was in Jackson's house when the attack took place. Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami told KNBC there is no clear motive in the case.

Jackson has been charged with murder, but her original arraignment was put off when Jackson had a medical emergency.

Jackson's bail is expected to be set at more than $1 million. She faces life in prison if convicted.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. (center) is flanked by GOP whip Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. (left) and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, as Thune speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Earlier Tuesday, the Senate passed the budget reconciliation package of President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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