Gurinder Gill, 28, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Jasmine Gill, 30, a Sacramento registered nurse and mother of an 8-month-old boy — a case that turned when detectives discovered the husband’s dramatic story about ICE agents seizing his wife was not true. He was arrested on Oct. 14, 2026, and is being held without bail in the Sacramento County Main Jail.
TL;DR: Jasmine Gill was last seen at the couple’s Sacramento home on Sept. 30, 2026. When a cousin reported her missing on Oct. 4, her husband Gurinder told investigators that ICE agents had taken her into custody while she checked the mail. ICE confirmed it had conducted no enforcement at the residence. Burned human remains found Oct. 1 in El Dorado County, about 70 miles away, were identified as Jasmine. Detectives found inconsistencies in Gurinder’s account — the couple was in the middle of divorce and custody proceedings — and arrested him for murder on Oct. 14.
The ICE story that fell apart
During the initial missing-person investigation, Gurinder told authorities that “Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had taken Jasmine into custody while she was checking the mail at their residence,” according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office statement reported by the Times of India.
Detectives did what the story required: they called ICE. The agency confirmed that no enforcement activity had occurred at the residence. As sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Edward Igoe put it, “As the investigation progressed, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified several inconsistencies in Gurinder’s statements about his wife’s disappearance.” And critically, the timeline already didn’t fit: burned and buried remains had been found in neighboring El Dorado County on Oct. 1 — days before Gurinder’s claim — roughly 70 miles from the couple’s Sacramento home.
The remains are identified
Those remains were later confirmed to be those of Jasmine Gill, the 30-year-old nurse who had last been seen at home on Sept. 30 and was reported missing by her cousin on Oct. 4. Jewelry found with the body helped investigators make the identification, an official told Sacramento’s KCRA, as reported by the Economic Times.
Investigators also uncovered that the couple had been going through divorce proceedings and a child custody dispute over their infant son. Detectives obtained a murder arrest warrant; on Oct. 14 they arrested Gurinder and executed search warrants at two properties associated with him. He is being held ineligible for bail.
Remembering Jasmine
Jasmine was born in India, where her mother still lives, and became a registered nurse, following her mother into the profession. She had an 8-month-old son. A GoFundMe campaign set up by her family has raised more than $26,000 to help return her remains to her mother and to support her young son. Its description says: “She was fighting for a better future for herself and her baby… She was seeking a divorce. She was trying to find the freedom, safety, and fresh start they both deserved. Tragically, before she could build that future, Jasmine was murdered, leaving behind the very child she was fighting so hard to protect.”
The investigation continues. Authorities have not publicly disclosed a suspected motive, and Gurinder Gill is charged — not convicted — and remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Featured image: Jasmine Gill, via the family GoFundMe campaign. Credit: Jasmine Gill family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gurinder Gill?
Gurinder Gill, 28, of Sacramento, California, is the husband of Jasmine Gill. He was arrested Oct. 14, 2026, and charged with her murder. He is being held without bail in the Sacramento County Main Jail.
Who was Jasmine Gill?
Jasmine Gill was a 30-year-old registered nurse born in India, a mother to an 8-month-old son, and in the process of divorcing her husband. Her burned remains were found in El Dorado County on Oct. 1, 2026, and identified through jewelry found with the body, among other evidence.
What did Gurinder Gill tell police?
He told investigators that ICE agents had taken Jasmine into custody while she was checking the mail at their residence. Detectives contacted ICE, which confirmed no enforcement activity had occurred at the residence.
How did investigators connect him to the killing?
Detectives found “several inconsistencies” in his statements, learned the couple was in divorce and custody proceedings, and linked him to the burned remains found Oct. 1 in El Dorado County — about 70 miles from the couple’s home — that were identified as Jasmine Gill. A murder arrest warrant was then issued.
When was Jasmine Gill last seen?
Sept. 30, 2026, at the couple’s Sacramento residence. A cousin reported her missing on Oct. 4.
Is Gurinder Gill eligible for bail?
No. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, he is being held without bail at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
Has a motive been established?
Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive. The couple was going through divorce proceedings and a child custody dispute, but investigators have not said what they believe drove the killing.
Is Gurinder Gill convicted of murder?
No. He has been arrested and charged with murder. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
How can people help Jasmine’s family?
A GoFundMe campaign for the Jasmine Gill family has raised more than $26,000 to return her remains to her mother in India and support her young son.
