San Francisco landlord arrested in mysterious masked murder of his tenant
A retired dentist in San Francisco has been arrested for the murder of his tenant, Eric Bigone. Philippe Henri Chagniot, 68, is suspected of fatally shooting Bigone outside his home on May 17. The motive for the crime remains unclear as the investigation continues.
- ▪Philippe Henri Chagniot, 68, was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his tenant, Eric Bigone, 58.
- ▪The incident occurred outside Chagniot's residence in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco.
- ▪Police reported that the suspect was wearing a beanie and mask and was seen holding a long gun.
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Metro San Francisco landlord arrested in mysterious masked murder of his tenant By Titus Wu Published May 28, 2026, 4:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Police arrested a retired dentist suspected of fatally shooting a San Francisco laborer that rented a home from the alleged killer. Philippe Henri Chagniot, 68, was booked into San Francisco County jail on suspicion of murder charges for the May 17 slaying of Eric Bigone, 58, in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. 4 Suspect Philippe Henri Chagniot. The San Francisco Police Department said it was still investigating the incident. Cops said they executed a search warrant at Chagniot’s residence and made the arrest without incident.
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