In a chilling case that has drawn national and international attention, 29-year-old Indian-origin man Varun Suresh has been charged with murder in California after allegedly stabbing to death 71-year-old registered sex offender David Brimmer. According to multiple reports and court documents, Suresh meticulously planned the killing, carried it out in broad daylight, and later admitted to police that he felt no remorse—going so far as to describe the act as “honestly really fun.”

The case has reignited debates around vigilante justice, sex offender registries, and mental health, while also shocking local residents in Fremont, California, where the murder took place.

The Fatal Attack on September 18

On September 18, 2023, Fremont Police were called to Upper Vintners Circle, following reports of two men fighting just before noon. When officers arrived, they found 71-year-old David Brimmer lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds. Despite emergency responders’ attempts to save him, Brimmer died at the scene.

Officers immediately arrested the suspect, Varun (Vishnu) Suresh, who was found nearby with a knife in his possession. He was taken into custody on the spot and has since been charged with murder, burglary, and causing great bodily injury.

How Suresh Planned the Killing

Court documents and investigative reports reveal that this was not a spontaneous act of violence—it was carefully orchestrated.

Suresh allegedly posed as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) going door-to-door to solicit new clients, in order to appear professional and non-threatening. He carried a bag, a notebook, and even a cup of coffee to make the disguise convincing. According to the Independent, he had also knocked on neighbors’ doors using the same pretense, making himself look legitimate before targeting Brimmer directly.

When Brimmer eventually opened his door, Suresh reportedly shook his hand and confirmed his identity. At that moment, he allegedly told Brimmer:

“I knew I had the right guy.”

According to police, Suresh then forced his way into the home, dropping his belongings before pushing Brimmer back inside.

A Desperate Escape Attempt

Brimmer briefly managed to escape the house and attempted to flag down a passing car. Tragically, no one stopped. Investigators say Brimmer even picked up a rock, perhaps to defend himself, but was quickly overpowered.

Witness accounts and police reports indicate that the attack spilled into nearby streets and even into a neighbor’s home, where the violent confrontation reached its climax.

During this terrifying chase, Suresh allegedly taunted Brimmer with chilling words. According to court documents, he asked him:

“Do you believe in God? Get your last words in.”

Moments later, Suresh fatally stabbed Brimmer in the neck and throat, ultimately killing him in a neighbor’s kitchen.

Why Brimmer Was Targeted

Investigators quickly discovered that Suresh’s choice of victim was deliberate. Brimmer’s name was listed on California’s Megan’s Law website, a public registry of sex offenders.

Court documents show that Suresh had been searching the registry just hours before the killing, even taking screenshots of Brimmer’s profile less than 45 minutes before the attack.

Brimmer’s record dates back to 1995, when he was convicted of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child. He served nine years in prison for the offense and was required to register as a sex offender upon release.

“They Deserve to Die”: What Suresh Told Police

Following his arrest, Suresh did not attempt to deny his involvement. In fact, he openly confessed and explained his motives in detail.

According to police interviews cited by multiple outlets, he told officers he had been wanting to kill a sex offender for years because, in his words:

“They hurt children.”

He repeatedly told police that all sex offenders “deserve to die.”

When asked whether he regretted the act, Suresh was chillingly clear:

“I’m not sorry. I didn’t feel sad at all.”

At one point, he went even further, describing the killing as:

“Honestly really fun.”

Suresh also reportedly explained that he did not intend to flee after the murder. He told officers he assumed police were already on their way, and that he would have called them himself had they not arrived.

“I’m hoping that because [the victim is] a pedophile… like, everyone hates pedophiles… so like, it should be cool. It should be cool,” he allegedly told investigators.

Previous Run-ins With the Law

This was not Suresh’s first brush with law enforcement. Reports reveal that in 2021, he was arrested for making a false bomb threat. During that incident, Suresh allegedly claimed he was “hunting” the CEO of Hyatt Hotels, whom he wrongly believed to be a pedophile.

These past incidents have raised serious concerns about his mental health and the possibility that his fixation on punishing sex offenders had been escalating for years.

Local resident Manny Singh, reacting to the recent killing, told reporters:

“This kind of vigilante justice is not the right thing. I think it’s more of a mental health issue.”

Evidence from Suresh’s Phone

Digital evidence obtained from Suresh’s phone further corroborated his statements. Investigators reportedly found screenshots of multiple sex offenders’ profiles, including Brimmer’s, taken directly from the Megan’s Law registry.

The last screenshot of Brimmer’s profile was taken around 11:15 a.m. on the day of the murder, just 45 minutes before the fatal stabbing.

This evidence confirmed police suspicions that Suresh had specifically targeted Brimmer rather than acting impulsively.

The Broader Context: Sex Offender Sentencing in the U.S.

The case also casts light on the broader issue of how sex offenders are sentenced and monitored in the United States.

According to the United States Sentencing Commission:

• 10.8% of individuals sentenced for sexual abuse were convicted at trial, compared to just 2.7% of all other federal offenders.

• Those convicted of traveling to engage in prohibited sexual conduct with a minor received an average sentence of 163 months.

• Nearly 80% of these cases involved mandatory minimum penalties, resulting in longer sentences averaging 185 months.

• Offenders not subject to mandatory minimums received much shorter sentences, averaging 77 months.

These disparities have fueled debates about sentencing fairness, rehabilitation, and whether public sex offender registries actually help protect communities—or simply expose offenders to potential vigilante attacks like the one carried out by Suresh.

Charges and What Comes Next

Varun Suresh has been formally charged with murder, burglary, and causing great bodily injury. His statements and the evidence found on his phone will likely play a central role in the upcoming trial.

Prosecutors are expected to argue that while Brimmer had a criminal past, Suresh took the law into his own hands in a premeditated act of vigilante justice.

As one police spokesperson stated:

“No matter the past crimes of the victim, this kind of vigilante justice cannot be tolerated.”

Larger perspective

The Fremont case is more than just a shocking local crime—it raises difficult questions about justice, morality, and mental health. On one hand, the victim, David Brimmer, had a deeply troubling history as a convicted child sex offender. On the other hand, his murder was not sanctioned by law but carried out by an individual who decided to act as judge, jury, and executioner.

Varun Suresh himself appears unrepentant, even proud of what he did, leaving many to wonder whether this was the act of a man seeking justice for children—or a disturbing descent into violent vigilantism.

As the legal process unfolds, the case will undoubtedly spark further debate about how societies deal with sex offenders, the role of public registries, and the dangers of individuals taking justice into their own hands.

With inputs from agencies

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