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California Barber Charged with Murder After Fatally Beating Child in His Care

Placentia, CA — A California man faces charges of murder, torture, and child abuse after a young boy died under his care last week. The accused, 41-year-old barber Ernest Lamar Love, allegedly inflicted the fatal injuries after the 6-year-old victim, Chance Crawford, had an accident in his clothes. Authorities shared that the tragic incident occurred when Chance was left at Love’s barbershop in Placentia, approximately 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Chance’s mother, who was …

Community Mourns As Courageous Young Boy’s Life Ends Tragically at California Water Park

Visalia, Calif. — A day meant for enjoyment tragically ended in loss for a California family, as an 11-year-old boy succumbed to a medical episode while queuing for a water slide. On Saturday evening at Visalia’s Adventure Park, young Richard Weinert-Soto collapsed and despite prompt efforts by park staff and medical personnel, he could not be revived. Maria Velasco, Richard’s mother, recounted the harrowing moment she realized something was wrong. Notified by another child, Velasco …

California Community in Shock as Man Accused of Killing Family Members in Alameda Home Massacre

Alameda, Calif. — A local community is reeling after a man was arrested on allegations of a devastating shooting in his home that left his wife, young son, and in-laws dead. Authorities arrested Shane Parrish Killian, 54, late Wednesday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after responding to a distress call from a neighbor. According to the Alameda Police Department, the violence unfolded in what appeared to be a domestic dispute at the residence …

California Man Found Guilty in Hate-Motivated Murder of Former Classmate

SANTA ANA, Calif. – After a comprehensive investigation and a nearly three-month trial, a jury has convicted a man from Newport Beach of the hate-motivated murder of a gay former high school classmate. The victim, a 19-year-old pre-med student at the University of Pennsylvania, was stabbed to death in early January 2018 during what was supposed to be a late-night meeting in a local park. Samuel Lincoln Woodward, 26, faced charges of first-degree murder with …

California Man Found Guilty in Tragic Hate Crime Murder of Gay College Student

Orange County, CA – A California man has been found guilty of first-degree murder and a hate crime following the fatal stabbing of a gay college student, a case that has stirred considerable discourse on hate crimes within the state. The conviction of the Orange County resident came after he was accused of killing the 19-year-aold college student at a park in 2018. According to authorities, the man confronted the student due to his sexual …

California Man Convicted of Hate Crime Murder for 2018 Stabbing Death of Former Classmate

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Southern California man was found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2018 death of a gay former high school peer on Wednesday. The jury also determined the act was a hate crime, enhancing the gravity of the sentence Samuel Woodward may face. The victim, 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein, was discovered in a shallow grave in Borrego Park of Lake Forest, having suffered multiple stab wounds to his face and …

Southern California Fentanyl Dealers Charged with Murder, Mother Issues Stark Warning

Los Angeles, CA – In a bold move reflecting the gravity of the opioid epidemic, Southern California prosecutors are now leveraging murder charges against fentanyl dealers linked to overdose deaths. This aggressive stance underscores the lethal risks posed by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid significantly more potent than heroin. As fentanyl-related deaths continue to climb, local authorities are intensifying their efforts to combat the distribution of the dangerous substance. Dealers found to have directly contributed to …

California Judge to Stand Trial for Murder after Allegedly Shooting Wife Post-Dinner Argument

Los Angeles, CA — Following a judicial decision on Thursday, a judge from Southern California is set to face trial for the murder of his wife. During the proceedings, substantial evidence was cited, allowing the case against Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson to move forward. The ruling occurred after a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles managed by County Superior Court Judge Eleanor J. Hunter, appointed to sidestep any potential conflicts of interest given …

Bar Manager Killed After Breaking Up Fight Outside California Pub

Santa Monica, California – A tragic incident unfolded at Jameson’s Pub in Santa Monica, where a bar manager lost his life after being punched by a patron. Leonard Hector Korpie, 26, is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of the manager, who had intervened to break up a fight outside the establishment. Korpie has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. According to a news release from the Santa Monica …

Inmate Launches Brutal Attack on Southern California Deputy with Jail-Made Shank

Rancho Cucamonga, California – In a shocking incident captured by surveillance cameras at the West Valley Detention Center in San Bernardino County, an inmate used a homemade metal knife in a violent attack on a deputy. The incident occurred on June 11 around 2:45 p.m., as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The inmate, identified as 25-year-old Christopher Lommie Jackson, who had been in custody since 2019 for various violent charges including alleged …