Parolee pleads guilty to killing college teacher discovered in car at Montara beach

A 43-year-old parolee plead guilty to killing an Oakland college teacher found in his car at Montara State Beach, reports the Chronicle.

Thomas reportedly wanted to take over Dennis’ identity, live under his name and take control of his assets, including his house and car.

Authorities said Thomas went to Dennis’ home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood of Oakland on Feb. 9. Thomas told investigators he shot and killed Dennis later that day and drove the body in the victim’s car to Montara State Beach in San Mateo County.

A sheriff’s deputy found Thomas sitting in the car about 11 p.m. with Dennis’ body under coverings in the backseat. Oakland police sent to Dennis’ home found evidence of a bloody struggle.

Thomas told investigators he met Dennis when he was 13, when Dennis mentored him in a program for disadvantaged youth.