Douglas Blasher, 47, was shot and killed at his home in the Todd Ranch condominium complex in Ventura, California, on December 17, 2015. The shooting occurred early in the morning when Brandon Scott Ellis, who had driven from Katy, Texas, went to the residence intending to confront his ex-girlfriend, Alexa Payne, who was staying there.

Ellis encountered Blasher instead of Payne’s new boyfriend and shot Blasher in the head; Blasher was pronounced dead at the scene. Payne was shot multiple times, survived despite critical injuries, and called 911. Investigators identified Ellis as the suspect; he fled the area and was later located in Mexico and returned to the United States to face charges.

The case has been characterized as stemming from domestic issues between Ellis and Payne. What additional details do readers with knowledge of Ventura or the people involved have that could shed light on the events leading up to that morning?