Family mourning woman found dead inside Kerman home, victims identified

KERMAN, Calif. (KFSN) -- Loved ones are remembering a woman who was found dead inside a home in Kerman on Thursday.

The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the victims as 74-year-old Linda Thrash and 57-year-old Kandi Pombo.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is investigating this incident as a homicide, but it's still too early to determine any specific details.

Pombo was identified by family members to Action News Friday.

"She was a strong person; she was a very strong person," said Gwyn Runner.

Runner is the sister of Pombo. She said the family is in shock.

Flowers now lay on the porch of the home where Runner said Kandi lived with her aunt.

The sheriff's office said they were first called to check on a house near Kearney Blvd and South Del Norte Ave.

Deputies say the injuries on the two women are consistent with homicide.

As investigators try to piece together what happened in this home, Runner remembers her sister as someone who loved life.

Even through rough times, she said Kandi was always someone the family could lean on.

"Being kind and happy even through the roughest of times. You know, she was always there for all of us, and we're gonna miss her very much," said Runner.

According to Runner, Kandi was battling leukemia.

A donation page is set up to help the family during this devastating time.

This is still an active investigation and anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.

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